Definitions for Stepney
ˈstɛp nistep·ney

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1. Stepney

   Stepney is a district of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in London's East End that grew out of a medieval village around St Dunstan's church and the 15th century ribbon development of Mile End Road. The area built up rapidly in the 19th century, mainly to accommodate immigrant workers and displaced London poor, and developed a reputation for poverty, overcrowding, violence and political dissent. It was severely damaged during the Blitz, with over a third of housing totally destroyed; and then, in the 1960s, slum clearance and development replaced most residential streets with tower blocks and modern housing estates. Some Georgian architecture and Victorian era terraced housing survive in patches: for example Arbour Square, the eastern side of Stepney Green, and the streets around Matlock Street. The area has not yet experienced the levels of gentrification seen in nearby Bow, Wapping and Limehouse but some redevelopment has taken place. The former Arbour Square Police Station and the East End Mission building are also being redeveloped. Stepney is roughly bounded by Commercial Road, part of the A13, in the south, Mile End Road, part of the A11, in the north and the Regent's Canal in the east. The Western Boundary with Whitechapel is rather ambiguous. It is administered by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stepney

   A corruption of “Stebenhithe,” after the owner of a hithe or wharf on this portion of the Thames bank in Anglo-Saxon days.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STEPNEY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stepney is ranked #18018 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Stepney surname appeared 1,549 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Stepney.
   
   87.6% or 1,357 total occurrences were Black.
   6.5% or 101 total occurrences were White.
   2.9% or 45 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   2.3% or 37 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

How to pronounce Stepney?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Stepney in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stepney in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stepney in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Stepney in a Sentence

1. Joann West:

   It's a lot of work, but I have support, i try to make all my personal appointments on days when Mr. Ralph Stepney and Mr. Frank are out, but if I can't, someone comes in to be here when I'm gone.

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References

1. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Stepney
2. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Stepney
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html