I'anson History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsOne of the most common classes of Scottish surnames is the patronymic surname, which arose out of the vernacular and religious naming traditions. The vernacular or regional naming tradition is the oldest and most pervasive type of patronymic surname. According to this custom, names were originally composed of vocabulary elements from the local language. Patronymic surnames of this type were usually derived from the personal name of the original bearer's father. The surname I'anson is derived from the ancient Scottish given name Ian which itself comes from the Hebrew given name Yocjanan, which means Jehovah has favored me with a son. 1 Early Origins of the I'anson familyThe surname I'anson was first found in Westmorland, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the I'anson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our I'anson research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1590, 1617, 1648, 1665, 1684 and 1707 are included under the topic Early I'anson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. I'anson Spelling VariationsScottish surnames are distinguished by a multitude of spelling variations because, over the centuries, the names were frequently translated into and from Gaelic. Furthermore, the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent because medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules. The different versions of a surname, such as the inclusion of the patronymic prefix "Mac", frequently indicated a religious or Clan affiliation or even a division of the family. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into Scotland, accelerating accentuating the alterations to various surnames. The name I'anson has also been spelled Ianson, I'Anson, Janson and others. Early Notables of the I'anson familyNotable among the family at this time was
Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name I'anson, or a variant listed above: I'anson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
I'anson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: I'anson Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: I'anson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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