About Gholson
The surname Gholson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Golstan," meaning "golden stone." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Golstan. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Gholson. The name may have been given to someone who had a connection to a golden stone or had a personal attribute associated with it.
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The surname Gholson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gholson 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 Gholson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gholson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gholson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.