MEGSON
Megson
Megson is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of medieval English derivation and is locational, typically denoting a person who was connected to a place called Megson or Megs in historic records. The surname is traceable to the Old English personal name "Maeg", meaning "kinsman" or "friend", combined with the Middle English word "son", indicating "son of Maeg".
The Megson surname is most commonly found in northern regions of England, notably in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Individuals bearing the Megson surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including sports, music, and literature.
Notable individuals with the surname Megson include Gary Megson, a former professional footballer and football manager known for his work with numerous clubs in the English Football League.
The Megson surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence as a significant part of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 1,111 people named Megson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,798th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Megson.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jim
- John
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- Wayne
Female
- Christine
- Eag
- Jane
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan