BARSON

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Barson

Barson is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname is derived from the given name ‘Ber’, which means bear, combined with ‘son’, meaning son of. Therefore, Barson signifies ‘son of Ber’.

The distribution of the Barson surname is most prominent in England, especially in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex.

Those bearing the surname Barson have been found to be involved in a variety of occupations over the centuries, including farming, trade, and skilled crafts. The name has been documented in historical records, indicating the presence of Barson families throughout different periods of British history.

Variants of the Barson surname may include Barrson, Barssen, and Barerson.

Today, the Barson surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestry and history of British families bearing this name.

There are approximately 964 people named Barson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,575th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Barson.

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

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Christopher
Colin
David
Gary
John
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Stephen
Steven

Female

Amanda
Angela
Deborah
Emma
Jacqueline
Jane
Judith
Kathleen
Lisa
Margaret
Nicola
Rebecca
Sarah
Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

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