ABSON
Abson
Abson is a British surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The surname is locational, deriving from the village of Abson in Gloucestershire, England. The place name itself comes from the Old English words "āpe" meaning "ape" or "creek," and "tūn" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure," indicating a settlement near a river or creek.
The Abson surname is believed to have originated in the medieval period, and individuals bearing the name can be found throughout English history. The surname may have been adopted by families who lived in or near the village of Abson, or who had ancestral ties to the area.
Variants of the Abson surname include Abbson and Abeson. Over time, the surname has likely evolved and diversified as families migrated to different regions within the British Isles and beyond.
Today, individuals with the surname Abson can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the ancestral connections and heritage associated with the Abson surname.
Typical given names associated with the Abson surname
Male
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Lance
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Katherine
- Louise
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Vicki
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 653 people named Abson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Abson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Abson
- Nick Abson - Pioneer in music videos, television and fuel cell technology
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.