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MONSON

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There are approximately 690 people named Monson in the UK. That makes it the 8,899th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 11 are named Monson.

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

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The Monson surname in historical dictionaries

Derived, according to antiquarians, from the German word Muntz, but probably the son of Mon or Mun, a nickname for Edmund.

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

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