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'''Stewart''' is a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] [[surname]] derived from the [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''Stiùbhart'' meaning ''[[wikt:steward|steward]].'' Alternative spellings are [[Stuart (name)|Stuart]], [[Steward (surname)|Steward]] and [[Steuart (disambiguation)|Steuart]]. The surname Stewart has large concentrations in the United States (mainly in the [[Deep South]], and the other [[Southern United States|southern]] states), United Kingdom (mainly in [[Scotland]], [[Northern Ireland]], [[North East England]], [[South West England]], [[Cumbria]], [[Lancashire]], and [[Yorkshire]]), Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere that has large Scottish or [[Ulster Scots people|Ulster Scots]] diaspora.
'''Stewart''' is a [[Scottish people|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 [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''Stiùbhart'' meaning ''[[wikt:steward|steward]].'' Alternative spellings are [[Stuart (name)|Stuart]], [[Steward (surname)|Steward]] and [[Steuart (disambiguation)|Steuart]]. The surname Stewart has large concentrations in the United States (mainly in the [[Deep South]], and the other [[Southern United States|southern]] states), United Kingdom (mainly in [[Scotland]], [[Northern Ireland]], [[North East England]], [[South West England]], [[Cumbria]], [[Lancashire]], and [[Yorkshire]]), Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere that has large Scottish or [[Ulster Scots people|Ulster Scots]] diaspora.


The progenitor of the Stewart family was [[Alan fitz Flaad]], a [[Breton people|Breton]] knight who settled in England after the [[Norman conquest of England|Norman Conquest]]. His son, [[Walter fitz Alan]], relocated to [[Scotland]] during [[the Anarchy]] and became the [[High Steward of Scotland]],<ref>{{cite ODNB|id=49411|first=G. W. S.|last= Barrow|title=Stewart family}}</ref> hence the origin of the surname. In 2014, Stewart was the 66th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Stewart |title=Stewart |publisher=Internet Surname Database}} Retrieved 15 October 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/stewart |title=Stewart Surname Meaning and Geographic Distribution |publisher=forebears.co.uk}} Retrieved 19 January 2014</ref>
The progenitor of the Stewart family was [[Alan fitz Flaad]], a [[Breton people|Breton]] knight who settled in England after the [[Norman conquest of England|Norman Conquest]]. His son, [[Walter fitz Alan]], relocated to [[Scotland]] during [[the Anarchy]] and became the [[High Steward of Scotland]],<ref>{{cite ODNB|id=49411|first=G. W. S.|last= Barrow|title=Stewart family}}</ref> hence the origin of the surname. In 2014, Stewart was the 66th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Stewart |title=Stewart |publisher=Internet Surname Database}} Retrieved 15 October 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/stewart |title=Stewart Surname Meaning and Geographic Distribution |publisher=forebears.co.uk}} Retrieved 19 January 2014</ref>
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===Surname===
===Surname===
* [[Adam Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Adam Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Al Stewart]] (born 1945), Scottish singer-songwriter
*[[Al Stewart]] (born 1945), Scottish singer-songwriter
* [[Alana Stewart]] (born 1945), American actress, former wife of Rod Stewart
*[[Alana Stewart]] (born 1945), American actress, former wife of Rod Stewart
* [[Alastair Stewart]] (born 1952), British journalist and broadcaster
*[[Alastair Stewart]] (born 1952), British journalist and broadcaster
* [[Alec Stewart]] (born 1963), former England wicket-keeper
*[[Alec Stewart]] (born 1963), British cricketer, kept wicket for England
* [[Alexander P. Stewart]] (1821–1908), American general and professor
*[[Alexander P. Stewart]] (1821–1908), American general and professor
* [[Alexander William Stewart]] (1865-1933), Scottish naval architect, engineer and inventor
*[[Alexander William Stewart]] (1865–1933), Scottish naval architect, engineer and inventor
* [[Alexis Stewart]] (born 1965), American talk radio host, daughter of Martha Stewart
*[[Alexis Stewart]] (born 1965), American talk radio host, daughter of Martha Stewart
* [[Alice Stewart]] (1906–2002), British physician and epidemiologist
*[[Alice Stewart]] (1906–2002), British physician and epidemiologist
* [[Alison Stewart]] (born 1966), American journalist
*[[Alice Stewart (commentator)]] (1966–2024), American political commentator
* [[Andy Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Alison Stewart]] (born 1966), American journalist
* [[Anthony Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Andy Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[April Stewart]] (born 1969), American actress
*[[Anthony Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[ArDarius Stewart]] (born 1993), American football player
*[[April Stewart]] (born 1969), American actress
*[[ArDarius Stewart]] (born 1993), American football player
* Bain Stewart, Australian film producer, husband of [[Leah Purcell#Personal life|Leah Purcell]]
* Bain Stewart, Australian film producer, husband of [[Leah Purcell#Personal life|Leah Purcell]]
* [[Belle Stewart]] (1906–1997), Scottish singer
*[[Belle Stewart]] (1906–1997), Scottish singer
* [[William Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people, includes Bill Stewart
*[[Bob Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Bob Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Booboo Stewart]] (born 1994), American singer of T-Squad and actor
* [[Booboo Stewart]] (born 1994), American singer of T-Squad and actor
*[[Breanna Stewart]] (born 1994), American basketball player
* [[Breanna Stewart]] (born 1994), American basketball player
*[[Brent Stewart]], Manitoba judge
* [[Brent Stewart]], Manitoba judge
*[[Brett Stewart]] (born 1985), Australian rugby league footballer
* [[Brett Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Brian Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Brian Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Brock Stewart]] (born 1991), American baseball player
* [[Brock Stewart]] (born 1991), American baseball player
*[[Bryan Stewart]] (born 1985), English footballer
* [[Bryan Stewart]] (born 1985), English footballer
*[[Bryanne Stewart]] (born 1979), Australian tennis player
* [[Bryanne Stewart]] (born 1979), Australian tennis player
*[[Calum Stewart]] (born 1982), Scottish musician
* [[Calum Stewart]] (born 1982), Scottish musician
*[[Catherine Mary Stewart]], Canadian actress
*[[Charles Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Catherine Mary Stewart]], Canadian actress
* [[Charles Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Charlotte Stewart]], American film and television actress
* [[Corbet Page Stewart]] (1896–1962), Scottish biochemist
*[[Corbet Page Stewart]] (1896–1962), Scottish biochemist
* [[Corey Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Corey Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Crystle Stewart]], Miss USA 2008
*[[Crystle Stewart]], Miss USA 2008
* [[Daniel Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Daniel Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Darrell Stewart (American football)]] (born 1996), American football player
*[[Darrell Stewart (American football)]] (born 1996), American football player
* [[David Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[David Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Dennis Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Dennis Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Derek Stewart (footballer)]] (born 1948), Scottish footballer
*[[Derek Stewart (footballer)]] (born 1948), Scottish footballer
* [[DJ Stewart]] (born 1993), American baseball player
*[[DJ Stewart]] (born 1993), American baseball player
* [[Donald Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[D.J. Stewart Jr.]] (born 1999), American basketball player
* [[Dugald Stewart]] (1753–1828), Scottish philosopher
*[[Donald Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Duncan Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Dugald Stewart]] (1753–1828), Scottish philosopher
* [[Earnie Stewart]] (born 1969), Dutch-born American soccer player
*[[Duncan Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Ed Stewart]] (1941–2016), British broadcaster
*[[Dylan Stewart]] (born 2005), American football player
* [[Ed Stewart (American football)]] (born 1972), American football player
*[[Earnie Stewart]] (born 1969), Dutch-born American soccer player
* [[Edwin C. Stewart]] (1864–1921), New York politician
*[[Ed Stewart]] (1941–2016), British broadcaster
* [[E. J. Stewart]] (1877–1929), American college sports coach
*[[Ed Stewart (American football)]] (born 1972), American football player
* [[Elinore Pruitt Stewart]] (1876–1933), American homesteader in Wyoming and memoirist
*[[Edwin C. Stewart]] (1864–1921), New York politician
* [[Evan Stewart (diver)]] (born 1975), Zimbabwean diver
*[[E. J. Stewart]] (1877–1929), American college sports coach
* [[G. Fowler Stewart]] (1861–1917), businessman in South Australia
*[[Elijah Stewart]] (born 1995), American basketball player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
*[[Elinore Pruitt Stewart]] (1876–1933), American homesteader in Wyoming and memoirist
* [[Frederick Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Gary Stewart (singer)]] (1944–2003), American country rock musician
*[[Evan Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Gay Stewart]], American physicist
*[[G. Fowler Stewart]] (1861–1917), businessman in South Australia
* [[George Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Frederick Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Gary Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Gershom Stewart]] (1857–1929), British businessman in China, Conservative MP
* [[Glenn Stewart]] (born 1984), Australian Rugby League player
*[[Gay Stewart]], American physicist
* [[Grace Campbell Stewart]] (died 1863), British painter
*[[George Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Grover Stewart]] (born 1993), American football player
*[[Gershom Stewart]] (1857–1929), British businessman in China, Conservative MP
* [[Haldane Stewart]] (1868–1942), English musician and cricketer
*[[Glenn Stewart]] (born 1984), Australian Rugby League player
* [[Harriet Bradford Tiffany Stewart]] (1798–1830), American missionary
*[[Grace Campbell Stewart]] (died 1863), British painter
* [[Harry Stewart]] (1908–1956), American comedian
*[[Grover Stewart]] (born 1993), American football player
* [[Helen Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Haldane Stewart]] (1868–1942), English musician and cricketer
* [[Henry Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Harriet Bradford Tiffany Stewart]] (1798–1830), American missionary
* [[Homer Joseph Stewart]] (1915–2007), American aeronautical engineer
*[[Harry Stewart]] (1908–1956), American comedian
* [[Iain Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Helen Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Ian Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Henry Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Isaiah Stewart]] (born 2001), American basketball player
*[[Homer Joseph Stewart]] (1915–2007), American aeronautical engineer
* [[Ivan Stewart]], American racing driver
*[[Iain Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Jackie Stewart]] (born 1939), Scottish Formula One driver
*[[Ian Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[James Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Isaiah Stewart]] (born 2001), American basketball player
* [[Jane Agnes Stewart]] (1860-1944), American author, editor
*[[Ivan Stewart]], American racing driver
* [[Janet Cumbrae Stewart]] (1883-1960), Australian painter
*[[Jackie Stewart]] (born 1939), Scottish Formula One driver
*[[Jacqueline Stewart]] (born 1970), American scholar of cinema studies and television host
* [[Jean Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Jermaine Stewart]] (1957–1997), American R&B and pop singer
*[[James Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[J. I. M. Stewart]] (1906–1994), Scottish novelist writing as Michael Innes
*[[Jane Agnes Stewart]] (1860–1944), American author, editor
* [[Joffre Stewart]] (born 1925), American poet, anarchist and pacifist
*[[Janet Cumbrae Stewart]] (1883–1960), Australian painter
* [[John Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Jasmin Stewart]] (born 1998), Australian rules footballer
* [[Jon Stewart]] (born 1962), American political satirist
*[[Jaylin Stewart]] (born 2005), American basketball player
* [[Josh Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Jean Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Julius LeBlanc Stewart]] (1855–1919), American artist
*[[Jermaine Stewart]] (1957–1997), American R&B and pop singer
* [[Kaleb Stewart]] (1975–2021), American musician
*[[J. I. M. Stewart]] (1906–1994), Scottish novelist writing as Michael Innes
* [[Karen Weldin Stewart]], Insurance Commissioner of Delaware
*[[Joffre Stewart]] (1925–2019), American poet, anarchist and pacifist
* [[Kevin Stewart (footballer)]] (born 1993), English football player
*[[John Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Kordell Stewart]] (born 1972), American football player
*[[Jon Stewart]] (born 1962), American political satirist
* [[Kristen Stewart]] (born 1990), American actress
*[[Jorge Stewart]], Argentine rugby union player
* [[LeConte Stewart]] (1891–1990), American artist
*[[Josh Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Lizbeth Stewart]] (1948–2013), American ceramist
*[[Julius LeBlanc Stewart]] (1855–1919), American artist
* [[Lynne Stewart]] (1939–2017), American lawyer and criminal
*[[Kaleb Stewart]] (1975–2021), American musician
* [[M. J. Stewart]] (born 1995), American football player
*[[Karen Weldin Stewart]], Insurance Commissioner of Delaware
* [[Malcolm Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Kevin Stewart (footballer)]] (born 1993), English football player
* [[Martha Stewart]] (born 1941), American businesswoman, writer and television personality
*[[Kordell Stewart]] (born 1972), American football player
* [[Marvin Stewart]] (1912–2009), American football player
*[[Kristen Stewart]] (born 1990), American actress
* [[Marvin Stewart (basketball)]], American basketball player
*[[LeConte Stewart]] (1891–1990), American artist
*[[Lizbeth Stewart]] (1948–2013), American ceramist
* [[Mary Stuart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Lori Stewart Gonzalez]] (born 1957), American speech pathologist and academic administrator
* [[Matthew Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Michael Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Lynne Stewart]] (1939–2017), American lawyer and criminal
* [[Monica Faith Stewart]] (born 1952), American politician
*[[M. J. Stewart]] (born 1995), American football player
* [[Nellie Stewart]] (1858–1931), Australian stage actress
*[[Malcolm Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Oliver W. Stewart]] (1867–1937), American politician
*[[Martha Stewart]] (born 1941), American businesswoman, writer and television personality
* [[Patrick Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Marvin Stewart]] (1912–2009), American football player
* [[Paul Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Marvin Stewart (basketball)]], American basketball player
*[[Mary Stuart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Payne Stewart]] (1957–1999), American golfer
* [[Perez M. Stewart]] (1858–1924), New York politician
*[[Matthew Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Potter Stewart]] (1915–1985), US Supreme Court justice
*[[Michael Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Richard Stewart]] (born 1959) mayor of Coquitlam, British Columbia
*[[Monica Faith Stewart]] (born 1952), American politician
* [[Richard Stewart (theatre)]] (1827–1902), Australian stage actor
*[[Nellie Stewart]] (1858–1931), Australian stage actress
* [[Robert Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Oliver W. Stewart]] (1867–1937), American politician
* [[Rod Stewart]] (born 1945), British singer
*[[Patrick Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Paul Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Rosemary Stewart (business theorist)]] (1924–2015), British researcher and writer in business management
* [[Roy Mackenzie Stewart]] (1889–1964), British neurologist
*[[Payne Stewart]] (1957–1999), American golfer
* [[Scott Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Perez M. Stewart]] (1858–1924), New York politician
*[[Rena Stewart]] (1923–2023), Scottish World War II codebreaker and journalist
* [[Thomas Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Tony Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Potter Stewart]] (1915–1985), US Supreme Court justice
* [[Trenton Lee Stewart]], American writer
*[[Richard Stewart]] (born 1959) mayor of Coquitlam, British Columbia
* [[Walter Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Richard Stewart (theatre)]] (1827–1902), Australian stage actor
* [[William Stewart (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Robert Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Wyatt A. Stewart]], American businessman and career political fundraiser
*[[Rod Stewart]] (born 1945), British singer
*[[Rosemary Stewart (business theorist)]] (1924–2015), British researcher and writer in business management
* [[Wynn Stewart]] (1934–1985), American country music singer-songwriter and musician
*[[Roy Mackenzie Stewart]] (1889–1964), British neurologist
*[[Samuel Swaim Stewart]] (1855–1898), known as S. S. Stewart, American musician, publisher, banjo manufacturer
*[[Scott Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Sean Stewart (basketball)]] (born 2005), American basketball player
*[[Terion Stewart]] (born 2001), American football player
*[[Thomas Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Tony Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Trenton Lee Stewart]], American writer
*[[Walter Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[William Stewart (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Wyatt A. Stewart]], American businessman and career political fundraiser
*[[Wynn Stewart]] (1934–1985), American country music singer-songwriter and musician
* American family members of [[Sly and the Family Stone]]:
* American family members of [[Sly and the Family Stone]]:
** Sylvester Stewart ([[Sly Stone]]) (born 1944), singer-songwriter, frontman
** Sylvester Stewart ([[Sly Stone]]) (born 1944), singer-songwriter, frontman
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==Fictional characters==
==Fictional characters==
*[[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], a DC Comics character, one of the Green Lanterns
*[[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], a DC Comics character, one of the Green Lanterns
*[[Stewie Griffin|Stewart Gilligan Griffin]], a Family Guy character
*Stewart, a character in the 1987 American comedy movie ''[[Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise#Cast|Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise]]''
*Stewart, a character in the 1987 American comedy movie ''[[Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise#Cast|Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise]]''
*Stewart Stevenson, a character in ''[[List of Beavis and Butt-Head characters#Classmates|Beavis and Butt-Head]]''
*Stewart Stevenson, a character in ''[[List of Beavis and Butt-Head characters#Classmates|Beavis and Butt-Head]]''
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*[[Steuart (disambiguation)]]
*[[Steuart (disambiguation)]]
*[[Steward (surname)]]
*[[Steward (surname)]]
*[[Stewart Little (disambiguation)]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 6 December 2024

Stewart
Origin
Meaning"steward"
Region of originScotland, England
Other names
Variant form(s)Stuart, Steward, Steuart, Sievert, Steiert, Steuer, Steuert, Stewert, Siewert, Schweigert or Zweigert
Stewart
GenderMasculine
Other names
Related namesStuart

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 (mainly in the Deep South, and the other southern states), United Kingdom (mainly in Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England, South West England, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Yorkshire), Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere that has large Scottish or Ulster Scots diaspora.

The progenitor of the Stewart family was Alan fitz Flaad, a Breton knight who settled in England after the Norman Conquest. His son, Walter fitz Alan, relocated to Scotland during the Anarchy and became the High Steward of Scotland,[1] hence the origin of the surname. In 2014, Stewart was the 66th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.[2][3]

House of Stewart

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One of the hereditary Stewart stewards, Walter Stewart, married Marjorie Bruce, daughter of King Robert I, and founded the royal House of Stewart, beginning with their son King Robert II. The House of Stewart was the longest serving royal dynasty of Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots formalised the use of the spelling Stuart, while resident in France, in order to preserve the correct pronunciation. In 1603, the Stewart King James VI of Scotland became King James I of England and Wales by his succession to Queen Elizabeth I. The Stewart dynasty ruled Scotland, England and Wales (with an interruption during Cromwell's Commonwealth after the English Civil War) until 1714, when Queen Anne died and the British Crown passed to the German Electors of Hanover.

The grandson of James II, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, led the last attempt to restore the Stewart dynasty to the British Crown in 1745-6 and became known to history as "Bonnie Prince Charlie". This attempted coup d'état ended in the slaughter of Charles' army at the Battle of Culloden in April, 1746.

Stewart peers

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In addition to the Royal House of Stuart, various branches of the Stewart family became Scottish peers, at various times holding the Marquisate of Bute, the earldoms of Atholl, Mar, Moray, Angus, Galloway, as well as several Lordships of Parliament. Several families of Stewarts became Highland clans in their own right, including the Stewarts of Appin, the Stewarts of Ardvorlich, the Stewarts of Atholl and the Stewarts of Garth.

Diaspora

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Many Stewart emigrants from the lowlands of Scotland settled in the Irish province of Ulster in the seventeenth century.[citation needed] Stewarts also emigrated from other parts of Scotland and settled throughout the rest of Ireland.[citation needed]

People named Stewart

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Surname

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Given name

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  • Stewart Copeland, American drummer, best known as the drummer in The Police
  • Stewart Granger, English-American actor, born James Stewart
  • Stewart Lee, English stand-up comedian, writer, director and musician
  • Stewart Mills, Australian Rugby League player
  • Stewart Stevenson, SNP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Banffshire & Buchan Coast, and Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change

Fictional characters

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Barrow, G. W. S. "Stewart family". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/49411. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ "Stewart". Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 15 October 2014
  3. ^ "Stewart Surname Meaning and Geographic Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2014