HEWITSON
Hewitson
Hewitson is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Middle English personal name "Hugh", which means 'heart, mind, spirit', and the diminutive "–son", meaning 'son of'. The name first appeared in records in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumberland and Westmorland.
One notable individual with the surname Hewitson was William C. Hewitson (1806–1878), an English amateur entomologist and ornithologist. He was known for his work in the study of butterflies and birds, particularly for his comprehensive volumes on the eggs of British birds titled "Coloured Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds". His contributions to the field of natural history are still revered today.
The Hewitson surname has been maintained by various notable families in the United Kingdom and continues to be passed down through generations. The rich history and contributions of individuals bearing the Hewitson name have added to the cultural heritage of England.
There are approximately 2,873 people named Hewitson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,105th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Hewitson.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
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