MOLLISON
Mollison
The surname Mollison has origins in Britain and is of Scottish and English descent. It is believed to be derived from the medieval given name Molle, which itself is derived from the Old English word mol meaning 'to grind'.
The Mollison surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Angus. The name has also spread to England and other parts of the English-speaking world due to migration and settlement.
Notable individuals bearing the Mollison surname include the pioneering aviator James Allan Mollison (1905-1959) and his wife, Amy Johnson, who together set numerous aviation records during the 1930s.
Throughout history, the Mollison name has been associated with adventure, exploration, and innovation, reflecting the diverse achievements and contributions of individuals bearing this distinguished surname.
Typical given names associated with the Mollison surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Donald
- Graeme
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Danielle
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Jane
- Lesley
- Louise
- Lyndsey
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Moll
- Millison
- Mellison
- Mallison
- Malison
- Millson
- Moleson
- Mailson
- Malaussena
- Malleson
- Malson
- Malzahn
- Malzone
- Maulson
- Mehlsen
- Melissano
- Mellson
- Melson
- Milasiene
- Mileson
- Miliziano
- Milsen
- Milson
- Milsone
- Milsson
- Molinson
- Molison
- Molisso
- Molleson
- Mollicone
- Molligan
- Mollinson
- Molloson
- Mollson
- Molsino
- Molson
- Molyson
- Molzahn
- Moulson
- Muhleisen
- Mullison
- Mulson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 604 people named Mollison in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Mollison.
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
Famous people named Mollison
- Jim Mollison - Scottish pioneer aviator (1905 to 1959)
- Fiona Mollison - Actress
- Henry Mollison - Actor (1905 to 1985)
- Clifford Mollison - Actor (1897 to 1986)
- Deborah Mollison - Composer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.