BRYSON
Bryson
Bryson is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Brusi" combined with the patronymic "son", meaning "son of Brusi". The name is primarily found in Scotland and Northern England.
The Bryson surname has ancient roots, with records dating back to the medieval period in Scotland. The name is associated with various notable individuals throughout history, including scholars, artists, and public figures.
One of the most notable figures bearing the Bryson surname is Bill Bryson, a renowned American-British author known for his travel writing and popular science books. He has gained international acclaim for his humorous and informative writing style.
The Bryson surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British and Scottish heritage. The name represents a rich history and a diverse range of contributions to society, reflecting the cultural heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 4,927 people named Bryson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,916th most common surname in Britain. Around 76 in a million people in Britain are named Bryson.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Berson
- Borson
- Barson
- Bearson
- Borison
- Barison
- Brason
- Berrison
- Barrison
- Byrson
- Barassin
- Barazzone
- Barcena
- Barisone
- Barsan
- Barsen
- Barzani
- Barzin
- Behrsin
- Berceanu
- Bercin
- Berezin
- Berezina
- Berrson
- Bersan
- Bersani
- Bersin
- Berzin
- Berzina
- Berzon
- Birsan
- Borozan
- Borozna
- Borresen
- Borrison
- Borroson
- Borsan
- Borsani
- Borzan
- Borzone
- Borzoni
- Boursin
- Boyrazian
- Braison
- Brasen
- Brassinne
- Brawson
- Brayson
- Brazan
- Brazen
- Brazin
- Brazina
- Brazzini
- Breeson
- Breisan
- Bresin
- Breson
- Bressan
- Bresson
- Brewson
- Brezan
- Brezeanu
- Brezina
- Briceno
- Brisene
- Brison
- Brisson
- Brizan
- Brosan
- Broson
- Broussine
- Brousson
- Browson
- Brozyna
- Brusin
- Brusini
- Bruson
- Brusson
- Bruzon
- Bruzzone
- Brycen
- Brydson
- Bryon
- Bryston
- Burcin
- Burreson
- Burrison
- Burrisson
- Burrowson
- Burson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.