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Benson (surname)

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Benson
Language(s)English
Origin
Meaning"Son of Ben"
Region of originEngland
Other names
Variant form(s)Benison, Bensone, Bennison, Bennsone, Bennisoun, Bennisone
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Benson is a common patronymic surname of English origin meaning "son of Ben" (Benedict, Benjamin, Bennett).[1][2] Benson is uncommon as a first name, but quite common as a surname in English speaking countries.

Notable people with the name Benson include:

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Benson Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Benson Surname Meaning and Distribution". ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2014.