Magson Surname
Approximately 1,350 people bear this surname
Magson Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Margaret,' from the nick. Magg. The mag-pie still preserves the memory of this homely name.
Flie, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
John Magge, Huntingdonshire, ibid.
Read More About This SurnameMagson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 716 | 1:77,819 | 8,740 |
| South Africa | 187 | 1:289,720 | 28,200 |
| Philippines | 131 | 1:772,811 | 75,228 |
| Nigeria | 74 | 1:2,393,821 | 79,921 |
| Canada | 48 | 1:767,616 | 60,775 |
| United States | 48 | 1:7,551,228 | 341,161 |
| Australia | 44 | 1:613,539 | 43,545 |
| New Zealand | 40 | 1:113,208 | 14,508 |
| Scotland | 14 | 1:382,416 | 16,471 |
| Germany | 7 | 1:11,500,780 | 305,602 |
| Papua New Guinea | 6 | 1:1,358,953 | 118,663 |
| Brazil | 5 | 1:42,814,866 | 547,158 |
| Namibia | 4 | 1:602,350 | 12,421 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Malawi | 4 | 1:4,279,777 | 24,060 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1:17,659,586 | 685,799 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:1,547,266 | 39,871 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 474 | 1:51,425 | 6,236 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25 | 1:2,008,747 | 100,426 |
Magson (511) may also be a first name.
Magson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Margaret,' from the nick. Magg. The mag-pie still preserves the memory of this homely name.
Flie, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
John Magge, Huntingdonshire, ibid.
Ralph fil. Henry Mag, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Isabella Mag-doghter, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Ricardus Magge, 1379: ibid.
Robertus Magson, 1379: ibid.
Rogerus Magson, 1379: ibid.
The next two occur together:
Johannes Megson, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Robertus Magson, 1379: ibid.
1751. Married — Eli Maggs and Jane Mason: St. George, Hanover Square.
1760. — Richard Boyden and Mary Magson: ibid.
Mag(g)’s Son: v. Maggs.
Probably one of the many nicknames of Margaret. See Female Christian Names.
Apparently one of the many derivatives of Meg, or Margaret. See Female Christian Names.
Magson Demographics
Magson Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Magson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Magson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Magson (Russian: Магсон) occurs in England more than any other country/territory. It may also be found as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Magson? popularity and diffusion
The last name Magson is the 284,958th most frequent last name internationally It is held by approximately 1 in 5,398,182 people. The surname Magson is predominantly found in Europe, where 55 percent of Magson reside; 54 percent reside in Northern Europe and 54 percent reside in British Isles. Magson is also the 374,142nd most frequently held first name on earth. It is borne by 511 people.
It is most frequently occurring in England, where it is held by 716 people, or 1 in 77,819. In England Magson is most frequent in: North Yorkshire, where 36 percent live, West Yorkshire, where 11 percent live and West Midlands, where 8 percent live. Excluding England this last name exists in 26 countries. It is also common in South Africa, where 14 percent live and The Philippines, where 10 percent live.
Magson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Magson has changed through the years. In England the share of the population with the last name rose 151 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it rose 192 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Magson Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the last name is principally Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Magson surname are 25.96% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 72.73% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Magson earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 41% more than the national average, earning R 335,064 per year; in United States they earn 31.78% more than the national average, earning $56,863 USD per year and in Canada they earn 18.91% less than the national average, earning $40,286 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Magson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Magson in the Russian language | ||
| Магсон | magson | - |
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