About Rawson
The surname Rawson is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "ra" meaning "roe deer" and "sune" meaning "son," suggesting that it was originally a patronymic surname given to someone whose father was associated with roe deer. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrafn" meaning "raven" and the Old English word "sune," indicating a person with raven-like qualities. Overall, the surname Rawson is associated with animal symbolism and may have been given to individuals based on their characteristics or associations with roe deer or ravens.
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The surname Rawson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rawson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rawson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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