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There are approximately 5,574 people named Rawson in the UK. That makes it the 1,880th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 88 are named Rawson.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From name of parent

Related and similar surnames

Raison
Rauso
Rascon
Raawson
Rawsen
Rauson
Rarson
Rausen
Rauzon
Raurson
Rairson
Rarsons
Rareson
Rawshon
Rawason
Rawsom
Raussen
Rawsone
Rason
Rawsn
Rawieson
Rarsen
Rawsome

The Rawson surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A corruption of Ravenson, or it may be Ralph's son.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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