Origin of So

 

Search for another Origin Surname

The Family Facts archive, with its rich historical information, can tell you everything from the lifespan of your ancestors to the very meaning of your last name. Every time you find a fact, we'll tell you what it means.

• So Origin and Immigration
  • Top Places of Origin for So
    You can find out where the majority of So families were living before they immigrated to the U.S. You can learn where to focus your search for foreign records.
  • Ports of Departure for So
    You can pinpoint where the majority of So families booked passage to the US. You can find out where to start searching for So records.
  • So Immigration to the US by Year
    You can find out when most of the So families immigrated to the United States. You can focus your search to immigration records dating from that era.
• Name History and Origin for So
  Naming patterns can help you learn more about your family’s cultural and ethnic background. You might find alternate name spellings which are helpful when searching for family records.
• So Surname Distribution
  Helpful, as you can decide where to start searching for So records. You can also find out where the majority of So families were living during the 19th century.
  • Distribution of So Families in the US in 1840
  • Distribution of So Families in the US in 1880
  • Distribution of So Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of So Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of So Total Records: 273  Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Prior to the 19th Century the name seems to have been most prevalent on the East coast of England especially in Northumberland/Durham and Norfolk. Surnames: Softley, Softly Submitted by: Rosemary Cave Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: great grandfather came to Canada from Iceland approximately 1867. Settled in the Manitoba Icelandic settlement of Hecla Island, north of Gimli (the original willow point settlement). The name was then AMUNDSSON, shortened to AMUNDSON in later years. Surnames: Amundson, Amundsson Submitted by: AMUNDSON Daniel Carl Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: 1. 'one who came from Huddleston',a park township in the parish of sherburn, west riding in Yorkshire. 2.'Huda',Hun', originally denoted ' a fence or encloseure'which became 'enclosure round a house, a homestead,village of town. the earliest record of this surname is from 1200,Richard de Hudelsdun is recorded in the 'Curia Regis Rolls' of yorkshire . william Hudleston was residing in Yorkshire in 1379. in 1587 William Hudleston is mentioned in the 'lancashire Wills at Richmand. the marriage of John Huddleston and Elizabeth Holy is registered in St. James Clerkenwell in 1711 Surnames: Hudderston, Huddleson, Huddleston, Huddlestone, Hudlestone, Hussleson Submitted by: brenda bishop Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Dutch & French Heugonots. My relatives were from Newark, NJ. I have a family history document that goes back several centuries. I also have hundreds of obits, etc from newspapers that my parents and grandparents collected over the years regarding the Ryerson family. Surnames: Ryerson Submitted by: Charles Warren Ryerson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Comes from St.Sampson,a local name in Normandy,France,near Caen.The first to bore it was Ralph de St.Sampson,a brother to Thomas,the first Norman Arshbishop of York,who with ralhp,had been educated as the charge of Odo,half brother of William The Conqueror.ralph was also Chaplain to William,and was created 'Baron de Donvre'. Surnames: Sampson Submitted by: Cheryl Amling Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Derived from Herbertson in lowland Scotland and possibly derived fron a 'son of a herbere', i.e. an innkeeper. The attribution to a 'son of Herbert' is uncertain. Harbison/Herbison generally taken by those who went across to Ulster, Ireland during the 1600s, whilst Herbertson was adopted by those remaining in Scotland. A later modification, mainly in the 1800s, gave Harbinson and Herbinson. Surnames: Harbeson, Harbinson, Harbison, Herbison Submitted by: Chris Harbison Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Our ancestor from Sweden came to the US, like many we changed our name from Samuelson to Sampson, thus our current surname. Surnames: Sampson, Samuelson Submitted by: Christie Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Day is an English and Irish name that originates in several forms: as an English variation of David -- a common pet form of the name; as a patronymic name derived from the Middle English given name Daye from Old English d?g = day or the given name D?gberht ; as an Irish patronymic name Anglicized from ? De?ghaidh , meaning 'descendant of De?ghadh ' whose name meant 'good luck.' Daye, Dey, D'Eye, Daykin, Dakin, Deyes, Dayson, Deason, Dayman are other forms of the name. Surnames: D'eye, Dakin, Day, Daye, Daykin, Dayman, Dayson, Deason, Dey, Deyes Submitted by: Dale Deason Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The information we have is that Cranston was first known as de Cranstoun, then Cranstoun, then Cranston, and in some cases even in our own family tree Cranson. The de Cranstoun were an old and well known Midlothian family. The name having been assumed from the lands of Cranstoun, which lay along the River Tyne in the counties of Edinburgh and Roxburgh. The Cranstoun's were border fighters, the family motto being ' Thou Shalt Want Ere I Want'. Ancestor William was the first Lord of Cranstoun, so created in 1609. He was captain of the King's Guard under James I of Scotland. I assume this information is correct as it is noted in family letters of Samuel Cranston (1659-1727), son of John (1625-1680), both were Governors of Rhode Island. Surnames: Cranson, Cranston Submitted by: Donna Youde Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Swedish nationality Surnames: Ohland, Ohlsson, Ohlund, Oland, Olund Submitted by: Evangeline Ohlund Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: In Danmark this is the form for 'son of Matthias'. This kind of name-giving was also in use in Schleswig (Northern part of Germany, which was until 1866 integral part of Danmark). Somehow in the 17th or 18th century surname became mandatory, so in that time the male ancestor was called Matthias. Surnames: Madison, Matthiassen, Matthiesen, Matthiessen Submitted by: G?nter Matthiessen Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: John O'Sommers was born in 1800. His wife was a Griswold. The children's last name was changed to Somers Surnames: O'sommers, Somers Submitted by: J.Hendrix Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Meaning son of a parson. A clan in Scotland with a crest that stated 'Touch not the cat without a Glove Surnames: Macpherson, Mcpherson Submitted by: J.M. McPherson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Sulsona appears to have derived from the name Solsona. Solsona is a town in the Catalonia province of Northeastern Spain. Located approximately 70 km NNE from Barcelona, Solsona was mentioned in Roman times and was referred to as 'Celsano.' This information can be found in 'La Encyclopedia Illustrada de Espana.' I located this information at the library at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Surnames: Solsona, Sulsona Submitted by: Jack Sulsona Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: It is said that the name Grier was originally MacGregor, in Scotland, and this particular branch fought with the Campbells, invited the Campbells to a dinner and then killed many of them. The MacGregor lands were taken away, thus they became unlanded outlaws. The name was also taken away, they were kicked out of the country, they went to Ireland and the name became Grierson. It was shortened to Grier some time later- either before or after they emmigrated to the US. This information came from the geneology section of the NYC Library - about 40 years ago. Surnames: Macgregor, Grier, Grierson Submitted by: James Roger Grier Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The name of Soper is derived from the occupation of its first bearers as 'soapers', that is, as makers of soap. In ancient English and early American records the name is found in various spellings. Families bearing this name were found at early dates in the English Counties of Dorset, Gloucester, Buckingham, Cumberland, Somerset and London, as well as in various parts of Scotland at a later period. These lines belonged, for the most part, to the yeomanry and merchant classes of Great Britain. Surnames: Soaper, Sooper, Sopar, Soper, Sopere, Soperer, Souper Submitted by: Janice Kent Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Family name given as a number of my Mortenson relatives came to US in May 1902. They settled in Hampden, ND initially. They are Norwegians from SW of Stavanger, near Naerbo. The father's name there was Morten Nilssen Bo. Surnames: Mortenson Submitted by: Jann & Glen Dell Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The Talso surname is from Finland and the area of Vaasa at Finnish middle westcoast. Most Talsos are from nearby towns or villages called: Isokyro and Laihia. Surnames: Talso Submitted by: Jari Talso Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: My family arrived at Ellis Island from Russia. The orginal name was Lomasov, but it was changed becuase a clerk thought it would be to hard to pronounce. Surnames: Lomas, Lomasov Submitted by: Juli Ann Lomas Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: in norway, your surname would be a patronym -- the name olsen, is actually 'ole's son', so, if you were named 'peter', and your father was 'ole', you would be 'peter olsen'..if you were female, and you were ole's daughter, your name would be 'olsdatter'...get it? Surnames: Ollson, Olsdatter, Olsen, Olson, Olssen Submitted by: karen johansen Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: In Scotland, the Gibsons were highlanders, a family in the Buchanan Clan. Surnames: Gibson, Gilbert Submitted by: Kathleen Gibson-Ferris Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: I am not sure that Crosson is the correct way to spell this name. It may be spelled Crossan. My grandmother came from Donegal, Ireland around 1914 or 1915, arriving in the port of Wilmington, Delaware. Her mother was Catherine(nee: Daly) and Thomas Crosson. They resided in the Parish of Raphoe. Surnames: Crossan, Crossen, Crossin, Crosson Submitted by: Margaret Finkelstein Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: French for 'fish' it comes from Canada. Surnames: Poisson Submitted by: margo lakin Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: PEARSON was born in Sweden. Moved family to Norway. Norway had a law that when a family emigrated the youngest son must change his surname. The youngest son's surname was changed to PETERSON.The rest of the family kept the PEARSON surname. Surnames: Pearson, Peterson Submitted by: Marjorie A. Nemitz Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Well, in my family, this surname was changed from Jahansen (or Johanson) to Johnson when he came here as an immigrant. A large number of Johnsons I have run across have a similar story to tell. Surnames: Johansen, Johanson, Johnson Submitted by: Mary-Ann Johnson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: This is an Anglo/Saxon surname that emerged as a notable English family in the country of Yorkshire where they were anciently. By the year 1509 they also appeared on the tax rolls of Oxfordshire. Surnames: Mabbet, Mabbetson, Mabbett, Mabbit, Mabbitt, Mabbot, Mabbotson, Mabbott, Mabbutt, Mabetson, Mabitt, Mabotson Submitted by: Michael B. Mabbitt Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Orginate from Norway Surnames: Nelson Submitted by: Nelson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The name of 'Masson' is we believe of French origin, proclaiming to be of the masonary field; masonary as in the builders profession. As in French 'maison' pertains to the house. Surnames: Masson Submitted by: OWEN MASSON Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: I know that the surname came from Denmark, by way of Barbados in the early 1860's. I would be interested in finding the Danish roots of the name. Surnames: Ganson Submitted by: Paula D. Ganson-Pearson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The surname Gleason seems to come from a small area around Limerick, in the Republic of Ireland, which is embedded in the main area for the surname GLEESON and may refer to a Clan or Sub Clan. Surnames: Gleason Submitted by: Ray Gleason Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: I believe that it originated somewhere in Scandinavia. Surnames: Annison Submitted by: Rene? Annison Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Those with the last name Hille may or may not be a derivative of Hillel or Hillelson...never the less the information I have, though minimal is that the Hillel is in the Bible in the book of Judges, Chapter 8, I believe. I believe the Hillelson (son of hillel) family came from Prussia. If anyone else can add to this information, please advise. Surnames: Hille, Hillel, Hillelson Submitted by: Rev. A. James Hillelson Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: From Annis, Annin, Anning, Annson, Annison, Anningson.. baptised the son of Ann... from the diminutive Annie. Popularily Annis, Annas, Annes. The name ANNINGSON is very curious and seemes founded upon some earlier form such as ANNIN with an excrescent 'J' as in Jennings Surnames: Anning, Anningson, Anningsonne, Annison, Annyson Submitted by: Robert Aubie Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Traces of some Gipsons, prior to 1311, in England. Robert Gipson, Born in Yorkshire, England, 1311 died 1379. John Gipson, Yorkshire, England in 1379. John Gipson Jr, died in 1500 AD. Edward Gipson, no info on death. Thomas Gipson, son of John Gipson Jr. 3 sons, Richard, Thomas A. and Robert Gipson. Surnames: Gipson Submitted by: Samuel Edward Gipson, Sr. Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: The surname Scism appears in various records of the Dutch Reformed Churches of New Amsterdam, and New Netherlands, later New York. Marriage and Baptism records the these families were in the New Amsterdam colonies before 1600, The name may be Germanic in origin, but is primarily found in the USA. A branch of this family in the mid 1700s migrated to Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, the connection between the two branches has not yet been established. The earliest individual known in the southern Branch is Arminda Scism, whose father apparently was from NY, based on oral history. Jeffery G. Scism Surnames: Chism, Cism, Schism, Scism, Sissom Submitted by: Scism-L@rootsweb.com Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: While looking up my family tree I found papers written by my great great aunt telling about how My great great great Granfather's name was Christian Sorenson and how it used to be Sorensen before they moved to the U.S. from Denmark. I wasn't quite sure what she meant when she wrote it but the paper read: Christian Sorenson was born May 1st, 1867 in Rollerup Song Denmark to Monte Kathrine'. I'm not sure what that means but I hope it helps you in the future. Surnames: Sorensen, Sorenson Submitted by: Sharie Welch Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: Anglo-Saxon origin, coming from the word 'Ead,' which indicates 'wealth, prosperity, joy or bliss.' In the 10th century it became common for younger generations to be distinguished from the senior by adding 'son' to the original name. Richard Edson (b. about 1510) was buried in the churchyard of 'All Hallowes' (All Saints) Church, Fillongley, Warwickshire, England in 1558. Refer to 'Edsons in England and America,' by Jarvis B Surnames: Ead, Eade, Eadson, Ed, Ede, Edeson, Edison, Edson, Eede, Etson Submitted by: Sherry Jakey Origin of So, Meaning of So Origin: From Norway. Surnames: Solberg Submitted by: Staci 12/5/2008 2:45 AM Page 1 of 8

Genealogy Books
French Canadian Sources
Hidden Sources
Red Book
Guidebook of American Genealogy

Genealogy Programs
Clooz
Family Tree Maker Version 16
GenSmarts
Passage Express
Telling Stories