CLAPPISON
Clappison
Origin Clappison is a surname of English origin, believed to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Claebba", which means "lame" or "crippled", combined with the word "tun", meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were residents of a settlement associated with someone named Claebba.
Distribution The surname Clappison is most commonly found in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The variant spelling "Clapson" is also sometimes seen in historical records.
Notable Bearers Notable bearers of the Clappison surname include individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, although the surname is relatively rare. Historical records indicate instances of individuals bearing the surname in England, particularly in Yorkshire.
Variants Variants of the surname Clappison include Clapson and possibly others resulting from variations in spelling over time and in different regions.
Typical given names associated with the Clappison surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Tim
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Gail
- Helen
- Jane
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Rebecca
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 395 people named Clappison in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Clappison.
Famous people named Clappison
- James Clappison - Politician
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.