Keson Surname
Approximately 496 people bear this surname
Keson Surname Definition:
KESSAN, Kessen, Kesson: From Cessan, a side form of Cessiag. See Kessog. Kessan filius Senane witnessed a confirmation charter by Duncan filius Gillemichel Makedolf, c. 1270 (Levenax, p. 35). Earl Malcolm granted the lands of Blarvotych and Drumfynvoich with court of bloodwits, "which is called in Scots (que scotice dicitur) fuilrath," to Kessan Young for the yearly reddendo of twenty stones of cheese (ibid.
Read More About This SurnameKeson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 243 | 1:290,693 | 50,038 |
| United States | 84 | 1:4,314,987 | 229,510 |
| Papua New Guinea | 61 | 1:133,667 | 18,337 |
| Philippines | 39 | 1:2,595,852 | 132,893 |
| Indonesia | 16 | 1:8,265,575 | 327,276 |
| Kenya | 9 | 1:5,131,100 | 45,516 |
| Sweden | 8 | 1:1,230,845 | 90,587 |
| Germany | 7 | 1:11,500,780 | 305,602 |
| Denmark | 7 | 1:806,388 | 43,211 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 1:3,907,458 | 23,065 |
| Malaysia | 5 | 1:5,898,845 | 196,803 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1:88,571,379 | 625,098 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| Poland | 2 | 1:19,004,374 | 199,659 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Algeria | 1 | 1:38,631,551 | 130,422 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 1:8,125,123 | 158,686 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | 1:5,021,868 | 210,693 |
The alternate forms: Kesoń (1) are calculated separately.
Keson (3,873) may also be a first name.
Keson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
KESSAN, Kessen, Kesson: From Cessan, a side form of Cessiag. See Kessog. Kessan filius Senane witnessed a confirmation charter by Duncan filius Gillemichel Makedolf, c. 1270 (Levenax, p. 35). Earl Malcolm granted the lands of Blarvotych and Drumfynvoich with court of bloodwits, "which is called in Scots (que scotice dicitur) fuilrath," to Kessan Young for the yearly reddendo of twenty stones of cheese (ibid., p. 45). Evgenius filius Kessani witnessed confirmation charter by Bruce to Sir John Colquhoun, 1308 (Lennox, II p. 407). Kessanus, clericus, witnessed a charter by Douenaldus, earl of Lennox, sometime after 1334 (Levenax, p. 93). Kessanus dictus McGhillecharrik is in record, 1360 (Red. Bk. Menteith, II, p. 241). Kessan de Nentbolg witnessed a charter of land of Blarechos in Strathblane by Duncan, earl of Levenax, 1398 (Levenax, p. 74). George Kessane was clerk of the diocese of Glasgow, 1562 (Laing, 748), and William Kessane and George Kessane were burgesses of Air, 1562 (RMS., III, 1421). As forename: Kessane Williamsoun servant to Alexander Hamilton, laird of Auchinhowy, 1530 (Trials, I, p. 150). Kessen in Bathgate 1942.
Keson Demographics
Average Keson Salary in
United States
$44,402 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Keson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Keson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Keson (Russian: Кесон) occurs more in Thailand more than any other country/territory. It can also appear in the variant forms: Kesoń. Click here to see other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Keson? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 619,831st most frequently used surname worldwide It is held by around 1 in 14,692,633 people. The surname is mostly found in Asia, where 63 percent of Keson live; 61 percent live in Southeast Asia and 49 percent live in Tai-Asia. It is also the 112,758th most widely held first name at a global level. It is borne by 3,873 people.
The last name is most widespread in Thailand, where it is carried by 243 people, or 1 in 290,693. In Thailand Keson is most common in: Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, where 25 percent reside, Ubon Ratchathani Province, where 21 percent reside and Krabi Province, where 13 percent reside. Apart from Thailand this surname occurs in 18 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 17 percent reside and Papua New Guinea, where 12 percent reside.
Keson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Keson has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the last name rose 840 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Keson Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Keson surname are 53.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 100% being registered to vote for the political party.
Keson earn around the same as the average income. In United States they earn 2.9% more than the national average, earning $44,402 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Keson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Keson in the Russian language | ||
| Кесон | keson | - |
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