SANSON
Sanson
Sanson is a British surname with French origins. It is derived from the French personal name "Sance" or "Sanso," which itself comes from the Latin name "Sancius," meaning "sacred" or "holy." The surname Sanson is found predominantly in areas influenced by the Norman and French language in the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the Sanson surname date back to 1066, during the Norman Conquest of England. Many Norman nobles and knights who participated in the conquest brought their surnames with them to England, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
Over time, the Sanson surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom, with bearers of the name establishing themselves in various regions. The name may have undergone spelling variations or adaptations as it mixed with other British surnames and underwent anglicisation.
Today, individuals with the surname Sanson can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name carries a sense of heritage and history, linking bearers to their medieval Norman and Latin roots.
Notable individuals bearing the Sanson surname may have made contributions to various fields such as art, literature, science, politics, or other areas of human endeavour. The surname Sanson continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's history of cultural influences and migrations.
There are approximately 404 people named Sanson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Sanson.
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
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Karl
- Neil
- Peter
- Philip
- Steven
Female
- Beverley
- Caroline
- Dawn
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Yvette
Similar and related surnames
- Samson
- Sansom
- Sansone
- Sampson
- Sanpson
- Sanon
- Sainson
- Sanison
- Sankson
- Sanso
- Sansoa
- Sansoni
- Sandson
- Sansome
- Sanston
- Senson
- Shanson
- Swainson
- Swanson
- Sainscow
- Sanckson
- Sangon
- Sanoon
- Sansan
- Sansum
- Sansun
- Sansunn
- Sanzo
- Sanzone
- Senso
- Shenson
- Sinason
- Sinson
- Sonson
- Sunson
- Swansen
- Swenson
- Swinson
- Swonson
- Zanzen
- Zensen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.