Show ContentsAdolphson Surname History

The surname Adolphson is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from the Old German personal name Adalwuf, which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "wulf," meaning "wolf."

Early Origins of the Adolphson family

The surname Adolphson was first found in Kent, where the Adolphson family was anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. However, many Saxon surnames survived, and the family name Adolphson was first referenced in the 13th century when the family held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Adolphson family

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Adolphson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Edolphe, Edolph, Edolp, Adolphe, Adolph, Adolf, Edolf, Edulf, Adulf and many more.

Early Notables of the Adolphson family

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United States Adolphson migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Adolphson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Adolph Adolphson, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1872
  • John Adolphson, who settled in New York, NY in 1885


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