stevens
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈstivənz// stevens
n. a common English family name. It means 'son of Steven'.
n. a patronymic surname of English and Welsh origin, derived from the personal name Stephen.
Mr. Stevens is the new manager of the bank.
The Stevens family has lived in this neighborhood for over three generations, owning the local hardware store.
In the novel 'The Remains of the Day', the protagonist Stevens represents the rigid adherence to professional duty at the expense of personal fulfillment.
From Steven + -s (patronymic suffix).
Usage
When referring to a family as a group, it is used with the definite article and a plural ending: 'the Stevenses'.
Pitfall
the Stevens' housethe Stevenses' houseTo make a name ending in 's' plural, add 'es' before the possessive apostrophe.