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
Living On Own Means 90
Dress Maker 60
Coal Miner Hewer 60
General Labourer 55
Cotton Weaver 38
General Servant Domestic 31
Farmer 30
Domestic Servant 22
At School 21
Scholar 21
Cook Domestic 19
School Teacher 18
School 15
House Keeper Domestic 13
Coal Hewer 13
Butcher 12
House Painter 12
Agricultural Labourer 12
Tailor 11
Carpenter 10
Engine Fitter 10
Cotton Spinner 10
Cotton Winder 10
Draper Assistant 9
Railway Engine Driver 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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