Stevenson is an English language

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meaning "son of Steven". Its first historical record is from pre-10th-century England. Another origin of the name is as a

toponymic surname A toponymic surname or topographic surname is a surname derived from a place name.

related to the place Stevenstone in Devon, England. There are variant spellings of the name, including Stephenson. Notable people sharing this surname include: * Adonis Stevenson (born 1977), Canadian boxer *

Alexander Campbell Stevenson Alexander Campbell Stevenson (November 21, 1802 – January 2, 1889) was an American farmer, physician, and politician. Stevenson was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, and after briefly living in Indiana in 1821, he studied medicine at Tra ...

(1802–1889), American politician and physician * Alexandra Stevenson (born 1980), American tennis player * Anne Stevenson (1933–2020), American-British poet * Anita Stevenson, English table tennis player * B. W. Stevenson (1949–1988), American country pop singer and musician *

Ben Stevenson (disambiguation) Ben Stevenson may refer to: * Ben Stevenson (dancer) (born 1936), English ballet dancer and artistic director * Ben Stevenson (footballer) (born 1997), English footballer, for Forest Green Rovers * Ben Stevenson (American football) (1906–1969), ...

Cal Stevenson Cal Stevenson (born September 12, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. Career Stevenson attended John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, Ca ...

(born 1996), American baseball player * Carter L. Stevenson (1817–1888), American soldier *

Charles Stevenson (disambiguation) Charles Stevenson may refer to: * Charles Stevenson (philosopher) (1908-1979), American philosopher. *Charles Alexander Stevenson (1855–1950), Scottish lighthouse engineer * Charles A. Stevenson (1851–1929), Irish-born American stage and movie ...

* Coke Stevenson (1888–1975), American politician, Governor of Texas 1941–47 * Collette Stevenson (born 1969), Scottish politician *

Dani Stevenson Dani Stevenson (born September 3, 1980) is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter. She is best known for her background vocals on Nelly's single, " Hot in Herre" and her own singles, " Honk Your Horn" (featuring Missy Elliott) and " Yo, ...

(born 1980), American R&B singer *

DeShawn Stevenson DeShawn Stevenson (born April 3, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. Stevenson played for six teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during a 13-year career. He originally committed to play at the University of ...

(born 1981), American basketball player *

D. E. Stevenson Dorothy Emily Stevenson (18 November 1892 – 30 December 1973) was a best-selling Scottish writer. She published more than 40 "light romantic novels" over a span of more than 40 years. Life Stevenson was born in Melville Street, Edinburgh ...

(1892–1973), Scottish author *

Eric Stevenson (disambiguation) Eric Stevenson may refer to: * Eric Stevenson (politician) (born 1956), former member of the New York State Assembly * Eric Stevenson (footballer) (1942–2017), Scottish former footballer * Eric Stevenson (soccer) (born 1990), American socc ...

Fox Stevenson Stanley Stevenson Byrne (born 25 January 1993), better known by his stage name Fox Stevenson (formerly Stan SB / Stan SSB), is an English singer-songwriter, DJ and producer of bass music, mostly drum and bass and glitch hop. He has released te ...

(born Stanley Stevenson Byrne, 1993), English music producer * Frank A. Stevenson (born 1970), Norwegian computer game developer and cryptographer * Harold Stevenson (1929–2018), American painter * Helen Stevenson (artist) (fl.1920–1935), Scottish artist and printmaker * Henry Stevenson (1867–1945), Scottish rugby player and cricketer * Hilda Stevenson (1893–1987), Australian philanthropist *

Ian Stevenson Ian Pretyman Stevenson (October 31, 1918 – February 8, 2007) was a Canadian-born American psychiatrist, the founder and director of the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He was a professor at th ...

(1918–2007), Canadian psychiatrist and reincarnation researcher * James Stevenson (died 1805), East India Company officer *

Jane Stevenson Jane Barbara Stevenson (born 12 February 1959) is a British historian, literary scholar, and author. Since 2017, she is Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall, Oxford. From 2007 to 2017, she was Regius Professor of Humanity at the University o ...

(born 1959), British historian *

(born 1971), British Member of Parliament elected 2019 *

Jessica Hynes Tallulah Jessica Elina Hynes (''née'' Stevenson; born 30 October 1972) is an English actress, director and writer. Known professionally as Jessica Stevenson until 2007, she was one of the creators, writers and stars of the British sitcom ''Spac ...

(née Stevenson) (born 1972), English writer and actress * Jocelyn Stevenson, writer and producer * John Stevenson (disambiguation) * J. J. Stevenson (1831–1908), British architect of the late-Victorian era *

Juliet Stevenson Juliet Anne Virginia Stevenson, (born 30 October 1956) is an English actor of stage and screen. She is known for her role in the film ''Truly, Madly, Deeply'' (1991), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leadin ...

(born 1956), English actress * Katharine Lente Stevenson (1853–1919), American reformer, missionary, editor *

Kimberly Stevenson Kim Stevenson is an American business executive best known for her leadership in managing technology businesses and driving IT digital transformation for some of the largest technology brands in the world over the past three decades including N ...

, American businesswoman * Laura Stevenson (born 1984), American singer-songwriter *

Leigh Stevenson Air Vice Marshal Leigh Forbes Stevenson, (24 April 1895 – 3 March 1989) was a senior commander in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Early in the First World War he served in the trenches on the Western Front before beco ...

(1895–1989), Canadian air marshal * Lewis Stevenson (disambiguation), a number of individuals with the name *

Llanchie Stevenson Aminah L. Ahmad (born Rosemary Llanchie Stevenson), formerly known professionally as Llanchie Stevenson, is an American ballet dancer who was the first African-American dancer at Radio City Music Hall Ballet Company, the first African-American ...

, African-American ballet dancer * Marquez Stevenson (born 1998), American football player * Monica Lisa Stevenson (born 1967), American gospel musician * Morris Stevenson (1943–2014), Scottish footballer * Parker Stevenson (born 1952), U.S. television actor * Ray Stevenson (political activist) (1919–2004), Canadian writer and political activist *

Ray Stevenson George Raymond Stevenson (born 25 May 1964) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He is known for playing Dagonet in the film ''King Arthur'' (2004) and Titus Pullo in the BBC/HBO television series ''Rome'' (2005–2007). He has portrayed two M ...

(born 1964), Northern Irish actor * Rhamondre Stevenson (born 1998), American football player * Robert Stevenson (disambiguation), a number of individuals with the name *

Ronald Stevenson Ronald James Stevenson (6 March 1928 – 28 March 2015) was a Scottish composer, pianist, and writer about music. Biography The son of a Scottish father and Welsh mother, Stevenson was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, in 1928. He studied at the ...

(1928–2015), Scottish composer * Ronald Stevenson (cricketer) (1938–1999), Scottish cricketer * Ryan Stevenson (disambiguation), a number of individuals with the name *

Sarah Hackett Stevenson Sarah Ann Hackett Stevenson (February 2, 1841 – August 14, 1909) was an American physician in Illinois, and the first female member of the American Medical Association (AMA), as an Illinois State Medical Society delegate in ...

(1841–1909), American physician * Susan N. Stevenson, American diplomat * Savannah Stevenson (born 1983), English musical theatre actress * Stewart Stevenson (born 1946), Scottish politician * Teófilo Stevenson (born 1952), Cuban boxer * Thyra Stevenson (1944–2020), American politician * Toby Stevenson (born 1976), American pole vaulter *

Tom Stevenson Tom Stevenson (born 1951) is a British wine writer and critic. Described by his colleagues as one of today's most prolific wine authors, Stevenson is regarded as the world's leading authority on Champagne.christies.coChristie’s Champagne M ...

(born 1951) British wine writer * Tommy Stevenson (1914–1944), jazz trumpet player * Trudy Stevenson (born 1944), Zimbabwean politician *

Venetia Stevenson Joanna Venetia Invicta Stevenson (10 March 1938 – 26 September 2022) was an English actress. Early life Born in 1938 in London, England, as Joanna Venetia Invicta Stevenson, she was the daughter of film director Robert Stevenson and actress ...

(1938–2022), English-American actress * Vernon K. Stevenson (1812–1884), American businessman * William Bennet Stevenson (c. 1787 – c. 1830), British explorer Middle name: *

James Stevenson Ewing James Stevenson Ewing (July 19, 1835 – February 7, 1918) was an American diplomat and lawyer. Biography James Stevenson Ewing was born in Woodford County, Illinois. In 1849, he moved with his family to Bloomington, Illinois. Ewing was a co ...

(1835–1918), American lawyer and politician * Willie Stevenson Glanton (1922–2017), American politician Extended families: *

Stevenson family The Stevenson family is an American family from Illinois that has included notable politicians in the Democratic Party, many of whom have been named Adlai E. Stevenson. Notable members * Adlai Ewing Stevenson I (October 23, 183 ...

from Illinois ** Adlai Stevenson I (1835–1914), U.S. Vice President **

Adlai Stevenson II Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (; February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician and diplomat who was twice the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. He was the grandson of Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd vice president of ...

(1900–1965), American politician, governor of Illinois **

Adlai Stevenson III Adlai Ewing Stevenson III (October 10, 1930 – September 6, 2021) was an American attorney and politician of the Democratic Party who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from 1970 until 1981. A member of the prominent Stevenson f ...

(born 1930), U.S. Senator from Illinois ** Lewis Stevenson (politician) (1868–1929), American politician from Illinois **

McLean Stevenson Edgar "Mac" McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 – February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series '' M*A*S*H'', which earned him a Golden Glo ...

(1929–1996), actor * Scottish family of (mostly) lighthouse engineers **

Alan Stevenson Alan Stevenson FRSE LLD MInstCE (28 April 1807 – 23 December 1865) was a Scottish civil engineer, known for designing and building lighthouses in and around Scotland. Life Alan Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on 28 April 1807, the eldest s ...

(1807–1865), lighthouse engineer **

Charles Alexander Stevenson Charles Alexander Stevenson MICE MIEE FRSE (23 December 1855, – 9 May 1950) was a Scottish lighthouse engineer who built twenty-three lighthouses in and around Scotland. Life He was born at 8 Forth Street in the east part of Edinburgh's Ne ...

(1855–1950), lighthouse engineer **

(1892–1973), author **

David Stevenson (engineer) David Stevenson MICE FRSE FRSSA (11 January 1815 – 17 July 1886) was a Scottish lighthouse designer, who designed over 30 lighthouses in and around Scotland, and helped continue the dynasty of lighthouse engineering founded by his father. ...

(1815–1886), lighthouse engineer **

David Alan Stevenson David Alan Stevenson (21 July 1854 in Edinburgh – 11 April 1938) was a lighthouse engineer who built 26 lighthouses in and around Scotland. Life He was born on 21 July 1854 the son of David Stevenson and his wife, Elizabeth Mackay. His e ...

(1854–1938), lighthouse engineer **

Robert Stevenson (civil engineer) Robert Stevenson, FRSE, FGS, FRAS, FSA Scot, MWS (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer, and designer and builder of lighthouses. His works include the Bell Rock Lighthouse. Early life Robert Stevenson was born in Glas ...

(1772–1850), lighthouse engineer ** Robert Alan Mowbray Stevenson (1847–1900), art critic **

Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as ''Treasure Island'', ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll a ...

(1850–1894), author of ''Treasure Island'' and ''The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' **

Thomas Stevenson Thomas Stevenson PRSE MInstCE FRSSA FSAScot (22 July 1818 – 8 May 1887) was a pioneering Scottish civil engineer, lighthouse designer and meteorologist, who designed over thirty lighthouses in and around Scotland, as well as the Stevenson ...

(1818–1887), lighthouse designer * Scottish family with links to

Tyneside Tyneside is a built-up area across the banks of the River Tyne in northern England. Residents of the area are commonly referred to as Geordies. The whole area is surrounded by the North East Green Belt. The population of Tyneside as publishe ...

Flora Stevenson Flora Clift Stevenson (30 October 1839 – 28 September 1905) was a British social reformer with a special interest in education for poor or neglected children, and in education for girls and equal university access for women. She was one of t ...

(1839–1905) education reformer ** J. J. Stevenson (1831–1908), architect **

James Cochran Stevenson James Cochran Stevenson, JP (9 October 1825 – 11 January 1905) was a British industrialist at Tyneside and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1895. Life Stevenson was born at Glasgow, the son of James Stevenson ...

(1825–1905) chemical manufacturer and Member of Parliament **

Louisa Stevenson Louisa Stevenson (15 July 1835 – 13 May 1908) was a Scottish campaigner for women's university education, women's suffrage and effective, well-organised nursing. Family Stevenson was born at Glasgow, the daughter of Jane Stewart Shannan ...

(1835–1908), campaigner for women's causes **

Nathaniel Stevenson General Nathaniel Stevenson (1840–1911) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey. Military career Stevenson was commissioned as an ensign in the 1st Regiment of Foot in 1858. In 1863 he was transferred to the 8 ...

(1840–1811), General and Governor of Guernsey ** James Stevenson-Hamilton (1867–1957), 16th of Fairolm and Kruger National Park ranger **

Hilda Runciman Hilda Runciman, Viscountess Runciman of Doxford (28 September 1869 – 28 October 1956) was a British Liberal Party politician. Family and education A daughter of James Cochran Stevenson, a Liberal Member of Parliament for South Shields, Hilda ...

(1869–1956), MP for St. Ives, 1928–1929

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