EDWARDSON
Edwardson
Edwardson is a surname of British origin derived from the given name Edward, meaning "wealthy guard." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of Edward." The name Edward itself has Old English and Anglo-Saxon roots, being composed of the elements ead (meaning "wealth," "prosperity") and weard (meaning "guard," "protector").
Origin and Distribution
The Edwardson surname is predominantly found in Great Britain, particularly in England and Scotland. It is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Edward.
Notable Individuals
Throughout British history, several notable individuals have borne the Edwardson surname, though not necessarily achieving widespread fame. The surname's significance lies in its familial ties and heritage rather than in individual accomplishments.
Variants
Variants of the Edwardson surname may include Edwardsen, Edwardsson, and Edwardstone, among others. These variations reflect regional accents, phonetic changes over time, and family preferences.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 953 people named Edwardson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,643rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Edwardson.
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
- Charles
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Caroline
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joan
- Julia
- Lorna
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sonya
- Victoria