Summary

The surname Carson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name 'Carr', meaning 'rock' or 'rocky'. It originated as a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a rocky place or rocky hill. The Carson surname has a long history and is associated with various clans and families in Scotland.
There are
56872
Carsons in the USA
Carson is the
593rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Carson

JohnnyCarson

Johnny Carson was an American television host and comedian, best known for hosting 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' for 30 years.

RachelCarson

Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist, known for her book 'Silent Spring' which helped launch the modern environmental movement.

CarsonMcCullers

Carson McCullers was an American novelist and playwright, best known for her works 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' and 'The Member of the Wedding.'

BenCarson

Ben Carson is an American neurosurgeon and politician, who became the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and later served as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

CarsonDaly

Carson Daly is an American television personality and host, known for hosting shows like 'Total Request Live' and 'The Voice.'

KitCarson

Kit Carson was an American frontiersman, trapper, scout, and soldier, known for his explorations of the Western United States.

CarsonPalmer

Carson Palmer is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.

RachelCarson

Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist, known for her book 'Silent Spring' which helped launch the modern environmental movement.

CarsonFulmer

Carson Fulmer is an American professional baseball pitcher, who played for the Chicago White Sox and later for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

JohnnyCarson

Johnny Carson was an American television host and comedian, best known for hosting 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' for 30 years.

Carson Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Carson' is of Scottish origin, derived from the given name 'Carr,' meaning 'rock' or 'rocky place.' It is a patronymic surname, meaning 'son of Carr.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Carson' is most commonly found in the United States, especially in states like California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. It is also found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Carson' include 'Karson' and 'Carsson.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Carson' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during periods of Scottish emigration and settlement, as well as through individual family migrations.