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Stevens is a common surname of English origin. It is the patronymic form of the personal name Stephen. The name is particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom and United States. Notable people with the surname include Wallace Stevens, an American modernist poet, and John Paul Stevens, a retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Etymology[edit]
The surname Stevens is derived from the Greek name Stephen, meaning "crown" or "garland". It was a popular name in the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians who revered Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
Geographical distribution[edit]
As of 2014, the frequency of the surname Stevens was highest in the following countries:
- Australia (1: 1,410)
- United States (1: 1,938)
- England (1: 2,014)
- Wales (1: 2,066)
- New Zealand (1: 2,101)
In the United States, the frequency of Stevens was higher than the national average in the following states:
- Maine (1: 897)
- Vermont (1: 1,014)
- New Hampshire (1: 1,019)
- Alaska (1: 1,133)
- Washington (1: 1,144)
Notable people[edit]
- Wallace Stevens (1879–1955), American modernist poet
- John Paul Stevens (1920–2019), retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- George Stevens (1904–1975), American film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer
- Rachel Stevens (born 1978), English singer, songwriter, actress, television presenter and model
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