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 586
Coal Miner 71
Agricultural Labourer 65
House Servant 40
Labourer 37
Servant 33
Dress Maker 29
Blacksmith 27
Carter 24
House Keeper 23
General Servant 19
Cotton Weaver 16
Silk Weaver 14
Butcher 13
Farmer 13
Joiner 13
Nurse 13
Grocer 12
Farm Servant 12
Shoe Maker 12
Tailor 10
Farm Labourer 10
Domestic Servant 9
Stone Mason 9
Wife Of Above 9

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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