Clemenson

The surname Clemenson is of English origin, derived from the personal name Clement, which itself comes from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle". The name has ancient roots and was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Clemenson have been recorded throughout history, with variations in spelling including Clementson and Clemmison. The name has been found in various regions across England, particularly in the north, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Clemenson may have been adopted as a hereditary surname by individuals who wanted to be associated with someone named Clement or in honour of a saint by that name. Over the centuries, the surname has likely undergone various phonetic changes and spelling variations, reflecting the evolution of the English language.

Today, individuals with the surname Clemenson can be found across the United Kingdom and abroad, contributing to diverse fields such as academia, business, the arts, and various other professions. Like many surnames, the history and legacy of the Clemenson name continue to be embraced and celebrated by those who bear it.

There are approximately 234 people named Clemenson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Clemenson.

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

  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Leslie
  • Mark
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Stuart
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Ann
  • Catherine
  • Helen
  • Jade
  • Janet
  • Lesley
  • Louise
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Theresa
  • Yvonne

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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