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Stewart Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Stewart

"A Scottish surname originating as an occupation."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1959 👥 31,261 in US
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Meaning
A Scottish surname originating as an occupation.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
31,261
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Stewart Mean?

Stewart is a Scottish and English surname, also used as a given name. It is possibly derived from the old English word "stigweard", a compound of "stig" meaning household, and "weard", a guardian (ward), or from the Gaelic Stiùbhart meaning steward. Alternative spellings are Stuart, Steward and Steuart. The surname Stewart has large concentrations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere that has large Scottish or Ulster Scots diaspora.

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Stewart is a Scottish and English surname, also used as a given name. It is possibly derived from the old English word "stigweard", a compound of "stig" meaning household, and "weard", a guardian (ward), or from the Gaelic Stiùbhart meaning steward. Alternative spellings are Stuart, Steward and Steuart. The surname Stewart has large concentrations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere that has large Scottish or Ulster Scots diaspora.…

Root Element
Stewart
Core Meaning
"A Scottish surname originating as an occupation."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Stewart

S 1
T 2
E 5
W 5
A 1
R 9
T 2
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 31,261 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 31,261
Peak year 1959 (650)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Stewart" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A Scottish surname originating as an occupation.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~31,261 people named Stewart in the US. Peaked in 1959 with 650 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Stewart?

The Life Path number for Stewart is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.

Is Stewart a boy or girl name?

Stewart is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Stewart in the US?

Approximately 31,261 people in the United States are named Stewart. The name peaked in 1959 with 650 recorded uses.

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