Anson literally means ''Ann's son,'' and is one of a few family names derived from a female personal name. Other examples of this unusual phenomenon include Alison (''Alice's son'') and Madison (''Madde's or Madeline's son'').
Such matronynmic surnames were sometimes used when a mother or grandmother was the primary property-holder of a family.
Source Language:
English
Meaning:
Grace
Original Form:
Ann
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