Fitzstephen

Fitzstephen
Family name
Meaning "son of Stephen"
Region of origin England
Related names Stephen

Fitzstephen is an English language Hiberno-Norman surname. It is patronymic as the prefix Fitz- derives from the Latin filius, meaning "son of". Its variants include FitzStephen, Fitz Stephen, Fitz Stephen, Fitz-Stephen; alternate spelling Fitzstephens (common name in 16th century Ireland);[1] and the given name turned surname Stephen. Fitzstephen is rare as a given name. People with the name Fitzstephen include:

See also

References

  1. "Common Names in Ireland during the 16th Century". rootsweb.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
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