About Anson
The surname Anson is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Anselm, which means "god's helmet" or "protected by God." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Anselm. Over time, the surname Anson has become established as a distinct family name, and individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world.
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The surname Anson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Anson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Anson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Anson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.