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 750
Coal Miner 73
Labourer 49
Domestic Servant 46
Agricultural Labourer 43
Farm Servant 36
General Servant 32
Dress Maker 30
Joiner 30
House Keeper 28
Blacksmith 21
Carpenter 16
Shoe Maker 16
Cotton Weaver 16
Farm Labourer 15
Grocer 14
Clerk 13
Silk Weaver 13
Baker 13
Annuitant 12
Servant 12
Engine Fitter 12
Butcher 12
Tailor 11
Milliner 11

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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