where did the royal house get its name?
From political position of office similar to a governor; "steward".
House of Stuart
The name "Stewart" derives from the political position of office similar to a governor, known as a "steward".
high official in the household of a medieval king Those were often filled by men of rank: sons of the lord's relatives, or his retainers. describe the households of nobles? Royal household officials were largely responsible for the governance of the realm, as well as the administration of the household. name a few noble households? Carolingians of France, who rose from the position of royal stewards – the Mayors of the Palace – to become kings in their own right. is house of stuart a noble household? No, royal house
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House of Stuart [SEP] Etymology
The name "Stewart" derives from the political position of office similar to a governor, known as a "steward". It was originally adopted as the family surname by Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland, who was the third member of the family to hold the position. Prior to this, family names were not used, but instead they had patronyms defined through the father; for example the first two High Stewards were known as "Fitz"Alan and FitzWalter respectively. The gallicised spelling was first borne by John Stewart of Darnley after his time in the French wars. During the 16th century, the French spelling "Stuart" was adopted by Mary, Queen of Scots, when she was living in France.