Manson

Manson Meaning & Origin

About Manson
The surname Manson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Magnus, which means "great" or "mighty" in Latin. It is believed to have been introduced to Scotland by the Vikings during their invasions in the 8th and 9th centuries. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Magnusson and MacMagnus, eventually becoming Manson. The surname Manson therefore signifies a descendant of someone named Magnus, highlighting their perceived greatness or strength.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Manson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Manson: 7,663
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,629
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Manson 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 Manson is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNSN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 N S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmænsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manson in Braille

Here's how to represent Manson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Manson in braille

How to sign the name Manson using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Manson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Manson in sign language

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