Stimpson Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Records tie Stimpson closely to Stinson.

What does the surname Stimpson mean?

At root, the name means “The son of Stin, a pet form of Stephen (crown or garland)”. The 2010 census count for Stimpson in the United States was 2,862, good for rank 11,092. That puts it inside the top 25,000 US surnames.

How is Stimpson related to Stinson?

Stimpson is listed among the recognised spellings of Stinson. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Stimson.

Is there a Stimpson coat of arms?

There is no single Stimpson family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Stimpson report, with a museum-style coat of arms.