Edmonson
A patronymic surname meaning “son of Edmund.”
The #7,207 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 66,669 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Edmonson is an English patronymic formed from the personal name Edmund plus the surname suffix -son, meaning “son of Edmund.” The medieval given name Edmund comes from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “protection.” Historical spelling often varied, and forms like Edmundson and Edmondson developed alongside Edmonson.
History
The name is recorded in medieval English sources and appears in several regional spellings. Bardsley notes that Edmundson or Edmondson was long familiar in North Lancashire, showing a strong northern English distribution. The modern US surname reflects later migration from Britain, with multiple spelling variants continuing in use.
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Fun fact
Bardsley cites a 13th-century form, Simon fil. Edmundi, as an early example of the same naming pattern.
From the historical record
“mundson, Edmand, Edmands, Edmcms, Edmonds, Edmond- Bon, Edmonson. — Bapt. ' the son of Edmund.' In North Lancashire EdmundsonorEdmondson has been a familiar surname for centuries. Simon fiL Edmundi, co. Norf., 1273.”
— A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (alternate scan)