Anson.
An English surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Agnes".
Meaning & usage
An English surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Agnes".
A male given name transferred from the surname.
The Avro Anson.
A place in the United States, including: A town and census-designated place therein, in Somerset County, Maine.
A place in the United States, including: A city, the county seat of Jones County, Texas.
Where this word comes from
From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).
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