Stephenson
Stephenson is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic formed from Stephen, meaning “son of Stephen.” The standard spelling is Stephenson; other forms include Stephens, and Stevenson is a related variant often derived from Steven. The name is common in the United Kingdom and the United States and appears in various place names and institutions.
Two of the most prominent bearers are George Stephenson (1781–1848), a railway engineer often called the Father
In addition to these figures, other people bearing the surname have achieved distinction in politics, science,