Mawson

Mawson is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name Mágbiorn, meaning "powerful bear". Alternatively, it may have originated from the Old English name Macca, which means "son of Mac".

The name Mawson is primarily found in Northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is considered to be a toponymic surname, indicating a person's association with a particular place, such as Mawson or Mawsam, which were medieval settlements in Lancashire and Yorkshire respectively.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Mawson include Francis Mawson, a prominent Victorian architect known for his Gothic Revival style, and Sir Douglas Mawson, the renowned Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer of the early 20th century.

The Mawson family crest depicts a shield with a bear, symbolising strength and courage, and is a representation of the name's etymological origins. Over the centuries, the surname Mawson has been borne by families of various backgrounds, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British heritage.

There are approximately 3,858 people named Mawson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,420th most common surname in Britain. Around 59 in a million people in Britain are named Mawson.

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
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Catherine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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