About Atterson
The surname Atterson is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Atty, a diminutive of Adam, combined with the suffix -son, meaning "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Atterson is "son of Atty" or "son of Adam." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Atty or Adam.
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The surname Atterson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Atterson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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