Fitzstephen

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Fitzstephen
Origin
Meaning"son of Stephen"
Region of originEngland
Other names
Variant form(s) Stephen

Fitzstephen is an English language Hiberno-Norman surname. It is patronymic as the prefix Fitz- derives from the Old French filz (Modern French fils de), itself from Latin filius, meaning "son of". Its variants include FitzStephen, 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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