About Sansom
The surname Sansom is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Samson," which itself comes from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning "sun." The name Sansom was often used as a personal name in the Middle Ages and later became a surname. It is believed to have been given to someone who possessed qualities associated with the biblical figure Samson, such as strength or bravery. The surname Sansom is relatively rare and can be found mainly in England and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Sansom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sansom 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 Sansom is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sansom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sansom using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.