CUTHBERTSON
Cuthbertson
Cuthbertson is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Cuðberht", meaning "famous, bright" and "beorht", meaning "bright". The name is patronymic, indicating "son of Cuthbert".
The Cuthbertson surname is primarily found in northern England and Scotland, particularly in the counties of Northumberland, Durham, and Cumbria. It is thought to have originated in the early medieval period, with records dating back to the 13th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Cuthbertson include John Cuthbertson (1748–1798), a Scottish minister and educationist, and Alexander Cuthbertson (1805–1861), a British Army officer who served in India.
The Cuthbertson name has also been associated with various businesses and enterprises, adding to its historical significance. With a rich history spanning centuries, the Cuthbertson surname continues to be recognised and respected within the British genealogical landscape.
There are approximately 4,080 people named Cuthbertson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,284th most common surname in Britain. Around 63 in a million people in Britain are named Cuthbertson.
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
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
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