ANSON
Anson
Anson is a distinguished British surname with a rich history. The name Anson is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name Anson, which means 'son of Anne'. The first recorded instance of the surname Anson dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England.
Members of the Anson family have been notable figures in British history. One of the most prominent individuals bearing the surname Anson is Admiral George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), a distinguished Royal Navy officer known for his successful circumnavigation of the globe and his service during the War of Jenkins' Ear and the Seven Years' War.
The Anson surname has also been associated with various other notable figures in the fields of politics, academia, business, and the arts throughout British history.
Today, individuals with the surname Anson can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as a result of migration and diaspora. The ancestral significance and diverse accomplishments of the Anson family make the surname an integral part of British heritage and genealogy.
Typical given names associated with the Anson surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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There are approximately 2,165 people named Anson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,935th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named Anson.
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 Anson
- Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield - Photographer (1939 to 2005)
- George Anson, 1st Baron Anson - Admiral (1697 to 1762)
- Albert Edward Anson - Actor (1879 to 1936)
- Sir William Anson, 3rd Baronet - Jurist and politician (1843 to 1914)
- Augustus Anson - Army officer and politician (1835 to 1877)
- Thomas Anson - Clergyman and cricketer (1818 to 1899)
- George W. Anson - Actor (1847 to 1920)
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.