Farmstead man or dweller at a farmstead
Derived from the Old English words 'stede' (place or farmstead) and 'mann' (man). It originally functioned as an English occupational or locational surname for someone who lived or worked at a farm. In modern usage, it is a rare and distinguished given name.
Less common today
Stedman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,983 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American educator, author, and businessman
Member of the British pop group Five Star
