BUTSON
Butson
Butson is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the south-west of England. The etymology of the name Butson can be traced back to the Old English personal name "Butesige," with "but" meaning "to beat" and "sige" meaning "victory." Over time, this evolved into the surname Butson.
The surname Butson is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this name hailing from regions such as Devon and Cornwall. Throughout history, the Butson family has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, mining, and seafaring.
Notable individuals with the surname Butson have made contributions to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Buttson or Buttison can be encountered due to historical factors like phonetic variation and illiteracy.
In modern times, the surname Butson continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to ancestral roots and family heritage for those who bear it.
There are approximately 263 people named Butson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Butson.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Geoff
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Judith
- Margaret
- Marion
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan