About Compson
The surname Compson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cumpa" or "Cumbra," which means "companion" or "fellow." The addition of the suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Compson mean "son of Cumpa" or "son of Cumbra." This surname likely originated as a patronymic name, denoting someone who was the son or descendant of a person named Cumpa or Cumbra.
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