About Woodson
The surname Woodson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wudu" meaning "wood" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Woodson can be interpreted as "one who lives near or in a wooded enclosure or settlement." This surname likely originated as a locational name for individuals who resided in or near a wooded area or settlement.
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The surname Woodson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woodson 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 Woodson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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