GREGSON

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Gregson

Gregson is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Greg," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful," and the suffix "-son," denoting "son of." The name Gregson is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Greg.

The Gregson surname is primarily found in Northern England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, where the name has deep historical roots. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, when surnames were first being adopted for hereditary family names.

Notable individuals with the surname Gregson include the English cricketer Arnold Gregson, who played for Lancashire in the late 19th century, and the British stage and screen actor John Gregson, known for his roles in classic British films such as “Genevieve” and “The Captain's Paradise.”

The Gregson surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom, and its heritage reflects the rich tapestry of British history and culture.

There are approximately 5,628 people named Gregson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,681st most common surname in Britain. Around 86 in a million people in Britain are named Gregson.

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

Andrew
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Ann
Christine
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Julie
Karen
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Sarah
Susan

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