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Anson.

An English surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Agnes".

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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name/ˈæn.sən/
  1. An English surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Agnes".

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  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

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  3. The Avro Anson.

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  4. A place in the United States, including: A town and census-designated place therein, in Somerset County, Maine.

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  5. A place in the United States, including: A city, the county seat of Jones County, Texas.

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Where this word comes from

From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).

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