Adamson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Adamson Name Meaning: Derived from the given name 'Adam'. Adding 's' to the surname indicates 'son of Adam'.

Originly from the Hebrew name Adam which was borne by the first man ,with references to Genesis. Hebrew word 'Adama' meaning Earth connects the name to Zeus the Greek legend who formed the first human beings from earth.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Adamson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Adamson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 419
At Home 49
Coal Miner 46
House Servant 42
Agricultural Labourer 33
Farm Labourer 31
Dress Maker 29
Labourer 29
Pauper 20
Servant 19
General Servant 17
Hinge Maker 17
Blacksmith 16
House Keeper 14
Farmer 13
Farmers Son 13
Annuitant 12
Tailor 12
Joiner 12
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 11
Errand Boy 11
Butcher 10
Mariner 10
Shoe Maker 10
Ag Labourer 10

Adamson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Adamson 100% 36,477
2 Addamson 88% 251
3 Damson 86% 229

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The surname Adamson is the most popular version of all its varients

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