BRANSON
Branson
Branson is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Brand', meaning sword or torch, combined with the suffix 'son', denoting son of Brand. The name Branson has its roots in the early medieval period in England and was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror.
The Branson surname has been found predominantly in the southern counties of England, with notable concentrations in the regions of Hampshire and Somerset. Over the centuries, various branches of the Branson family have spread across the country, leading to the surname being present in different parts of the United Kingdom.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Branson have made significant contributions to various fields, including business, politics, the arts, and philanthropy. One of the most prominent figures associated with the Branson name is Sir Richard Branson, a well-known entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in transportation, media, and telecommunications.
The Branson surname continues to be passed down through generations, with many modern-day bearers of the name tracing their ancestry to the historic roots of the family. The name Branson remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, symbolising a legacy of resilience, achievement, and innovation.
There are approximately 1,737 people named Branson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,733rd most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Branson.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gabrielle
- Holly
- Jennifer
- Julia
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Barnson
- Berenson
- Bernson
- Bairnson
- Baronson
- Barneson
- Baunson
- Beerensson
- Berensen
- Bernassoni
- Bernison
- Bernsen
- Birnson
- Bornson
- Bournazian
- Brainsby
- Braison
- Bramnason
- Bramson
- Brancen
- Brandsen
- Brandson
- Brannon
- Branon
- Brans
- Bransby
- Branscomb
- Branscombe
- Branscome
- Bransden
- Bransdon
- Bransen
- Bransford
- Bransin
- Bransom
- Bransome
- Bransten
- Branston
- Branstone
- Branstrom
- Brason
- Braunson
- Brayson
- Brenson
- Brentson
- Brinson
- Brinzan
- Bronnson
- Bronson
- Bronzini
- Brounson
- Brownson
- Brunson
- Brunssen
- Burnison
- Burnson
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