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Carson name meaning
Last Name
57k
in the U.S.
in 2010
57k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Carson mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Carson
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Hebrew
20%
Gaelic
11%
African
4%
Scottish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 submissions from Indiana, U.S. agree the name Carson means "Son of Carr" and is of Igbo / Canadian origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Carson means "Son of a marsh dweller".
- A submission from Canada says the name Carson means "Son of the Marsh dwellers" and is of Gaelic origin.
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Carson means "A scottish boys name meaning son of carr, i am irish though" and is of Scottish origin.
- According to 2 people from Illinois, U.S., the name Carson is of African origin and means "Son of car".
- A submission from Colorado, U.S. says the name Carson means "People who live n swamp out side of citys".
- A submission from Kenya says the name Carson means "Brave, overcomer" and is of African origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Carson means "Carson and all derive names come from Carson Clan of Scotland and Ireland. Alliance with Macpherson Clan. Originally a surname. 1100 AD Clan leader was assigned to Isles of Mann, under King Alexander I" and is of Gaelic origin.
- According to a user from Nebraska, U.S., the name Carson means "Christian".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Carson means "Best friend".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States frontiersman who guided Fremont's expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the American Civil War (1809-1868)
- United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
Wiktionary
- A Scottish surname, possibly a form of Curzon.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- (rare) A female given name transferred from the surname.
- A locale in the United States.
- A city in California.
- A city in Iowa.
- A census-designated place in Washington; named for nearby Carson Creek.
- A town in Wisconsin; named for early settler Samuel Carson.
- A city, the county seat of Grant County, North Dakota; named for the two founders, a blend of their surnames: Carter and Pederson.
- An unincorporated community in Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Mississippi.
- An unincorporated community in New Mexico; named for American frontiersman Kit Carson.
- An unincorporated community in Oregon; named for early settler Tom Corson.
- An unincorporated community in Virginia.
- A ghost town in Missouri; named for local businessman Jack Carson.
- A desert in the Lahontan Basin of Nevada.
- A mountain range in eastern California and western Nevada, a spur of the Sierra Nevada.
- A river in northwestern Nevada; flowing from the confluence of the West Fork Carson and East Fork Carson near Minden into the Carson Sink; named for Kit Carson.
- A river in northern Western Australia; flowing from the Foster Range at the Drysdale River National Park into the King Edward River near Kalumburu; named for Victoria Squatting Company director David Carson.
Carson was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Carson
Notable Persons Named Carson
Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz is a football player. Carson was born on December 30th, 1992 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is a football player. He was most active from 2004 to present. Carson was born on December 27th, 1979 in Fresno, California.
Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton is a musician. His ongoing career started in 1962. Wayne was given the name Carson Wayne Newton on April 3rd, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Wayne is also known as Mr. Las Vegas, The Midnight Idol, and Mr. Entertainment.
Carson Daly
Carson Daly is a list of talk show hosts, radio personality, celebrity, talk show host, and television personality. He has had major accomplishments since 1998. Carson was given the name Carson Jones Daly on June 22nd, 1973 in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Carson Kressley
Carson Kressley is a television host, actor, writer, and producer. He has been prominent since 2003. Carson was given the name Carson Lee Kressley on November 11th, 1969 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Carson McCullers
Carson McCullers was a southern gothic novelist. Carson was given the name Lula Carson Smith on February 19th, 1917 in Columbus, Georgia, U.S. She died on September 29th, 1967.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carson
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carson
Ben Carson
Ben Carson is a Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at and Johns Hopkins Hospital. His career lasted from 1984 to 2013. Ben was born on September 18th, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson was a satire, sketch comedy, improvisational comedy, and improvisational theatre comedian. Johnny was given the name John William Carson on October 23rd, 1925 in Corning, Iowa. He left this life on January 23rd, 2005.
Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson is a singer and actress. She has been prominent since 2014. Sofia was given the name Sofía Daccarett Char on April 10th, 1993 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
André Carson
André was born on October 16th, 1974 in Indianapolis.
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson was a nature writing marine biologist, author, environmentalist, and marine biology. She holds the title Rachel Carson. Her career lasted from 1937 to 1964. Rachel was given the name Rachel Louise Carson on May 27th, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. She passed away on April 14th, 1964.
Kit Carson
Kit Carson was a mountain man, frontiersman, guide, indian agent, united states army officer, and frontier. Kit was born on December 24th, 1809 in Richmond, Kentucky. He left this life on May 23rd, 1868.
- Witney Carson
- Jack CarsonActor
- David CarsonArtist
- The Lord CarsonOffice Holder
- Julia CarsonMember of the Indiana State Senate
- Adam CarsonMusician
- Silas CarsonActor
- Harry CarsonAmerican Football Player
- Brad CarsonActing Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
- Clyde CarsonRapping
- Fiddlin' John CarsonCountry Music
- Essence CarsonBasketball Player
- Sunset CarsonActor
- Kendel CarsonSinger-songwriter
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Carson | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.25% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 21.67% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.78% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.28% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.41% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Carson
People with the last name Carson are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Carson
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| #131 | Last Name First Names |
| #57 | Unisex Names |
| #23 | Boy Names Unique to the Rockies |