CORSON
Corson
Corson is a surname of Scottish origin, believed to be derived from the place-name Corsan in Lanarkshire. The name is also thought to be a variation of the surname Carson, which is derived from the Old Scottish Gaelic "Carr", meaning 'a rocky place.' The surname Corson is found mainly in Scotland and Northern England.
The Corson family name has a long history, with records showing its presence in various parts of Scotland dating back to the medieval period. The name has evolved over time, with variations such as Corsane and Corssen also being documented.
Individuals with the surname Corson have been involved in a variety of professions and endeavours, including agriculture, business, and the arts. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States and Canada, through migration and settlement.
Today, the surname Corson is relatively rare but continues to be borne by individuals proud of their Scottish heritage. The name serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of surnames in the British Isles and the diverse origins of its people.
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There are approximately 441 people named Corson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Corson.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Isabel
- Jane
- Judith
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Carson
- Carsen
- Carrison
- Carso
- Carrson
- Carsons
- Carzon
- Carssons
- Causon
- Cawson
- Croson
- Corso
- Carison
- Cordson
- Corkson
- Corlson
- Corrison
- Corsano
- Corsino
- Corsons
- Corssen
- Corston
- Corzens
- Coursens
- Courson
- Crouson
- Crowson
- Curson
- Cursons
- Curzen
- Curzon
- Curzons
- Karson
- Kearson
- Kerson
- Kirson
- Korsen
- Korson
- Korzon
- Kurson
- Corno
- Cornu
- Coron
- Corsan
- Corsin
- Corveson
- Corzo
- Crason
- Crawson
- Creson
- Cruson
- Kersen
- Kirsen
- Korszen
- Korzen
- Korzun
- Kurzon
- Corsini
- Creason
- Crossan
- Crossen
- Garrison
- Garson
- Kerrison
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