HUTCHESON
Hutcheson
The surname Hutcheson, also spelled Hutchison, is of Scottish and northern English origin. It is derived from the medieval given name Hugh, which itself originated from the Old French name Hughe or the Old German name Hugo. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of Hugh," thus meaning "son of Hugh."
The Hutcheson surname is found predominantly in Scotland and Northern England, particularly in regions such as Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Northumberland. The name has various spellings, including Hutchison, Hutcheson, Hutchinson, Hutchesson, and others, reflecting regional dialectal variations and anglicised forms over the centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Hutcheson have been noted in various fields, including academia, politics, the arts, and business. Notable figures with the surname include Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746), a renowned Scottish philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy, and Sir George Hutcheson, a prominent British business leader in the nineteenth century.
The Hutcheson surname encapsulates a rich history of Scottish and northern English heritage and continues to be passed down through generations, embodying a legacy of strength, intellect, and resilience.
There are approximately 1,832 people named Hutcheson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,524th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Hutcheson.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Lindsay
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hutchinson
- Hutchings
- Hutchison
- Hutchins
- Hucheson
- Hitcheson
- Hatcheson
- Hacheson
- Hassian
- Hassion
- Hatchison
- Hessian
- Hession
- Hichesson
- Hichisson
- Hichson
- Hission
- Hitchenson
- Hitchison
- Hossian
- Huchenson
- Huchison
- Hussian
- Hussion
- Hutchason
- Hutchenson
- Hutcheon
- Hutcheonson
- Hutcherson
- Hutches
- Hutchesen
- Hutchesson
- Hutcheston
- Hutchieson
- Hutchirson
- Hutchisson
- Hutchnson
- Hutchon
- Hutchson
- Hutchuson
- Hutkinson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.