HUTSON
Hutson
Hutson is a surname of English origin, typically found in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The name is a variant of the surname "Hudson," which originated from the Old English personal name "Hudde," meaning "mind" or "spirit," combined with "son," indicating "son of Hudde."
History
The surname Hutson has its roots in medieval England, with records showing its early presence in counties such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the name spread to different parts of the UK and beyond as families migrated for employment or other reasons.
Notable Individuals
- Sir John Hutson (b. 1958) - A prominent British businessman known for his contributions to the hospitality industry.
- Charlotte Hutson (b. 1985) - An English author acclaimed for her works in historical fiction.
- Dr. Michael Hutson - A well-respected academic in the field of linguistics, based at the University of Oxford.
Variants
Variants of the Hutson surname include "Hudson," "Hutsen," and "Huttsen." These variations may have arisen due to regional accents, dialects, or historical record-keeping practices.
Distribution
Today, individuals with the surname Hutson can be found across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and other former British colonies. The name has retained its popularity as a distinctive family name with a rich history.
There are approximately 2,888 people named Hutson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,081st most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Hutson.
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
- Amanda
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rita
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hotson
- Hudson
- Hitson
- Hittson
- Hoatson
- Hewitson
- Heutson
- Houtson
- Hootson
- Hewtson
- Howtson
- Hetson
- Huston
- Haddison
- Hadison
- Hadson
- Haitson
- Hatson
- Hattison
- Hattson
- Headson
- Heatson
- Heddeson
- Hedison
- Hedson
- Heudson
- Hewatson
- Hewdsin
- Hewetson
- Hewtison
- Hidson
- Hodeson
- Hodsion
- Hodson
- Hodsoon
- Hodsson
- Hodyson
- Hoodson
- Houdson
- Howatson
- Howetson
- Howitson
- Huddison
- Huddson
- Hudeson
- Hudgson
- Hudsen
- Hudsin
- Huetson
- Huettson
- Huidson
- Huitson
- Hutcinson
- Hutcison
- Huteson
- Huthieson
- Huthison
- Hutkinson
- Huton
- Hutston
- Hutton
- Huttson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.