Adelson
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Adelson
Adelson is a patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Adel, meaning "noble," combined with the suffix "-son," literally meaning "son of Adel." The name has Germanic and Old English linguistic roots reflecting medieval naming conventions.
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Etymology
Adelson is a patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Adel, meaning "noble," combined with the suffix "-son," literally meaning "son of Adel." The name has Germanic and Old English linguistic roots reflecting medieval naming conventions.
The surname is primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, though it also appears in English and Scandinavian populations; it gained modern prominence through notable figures like billionaire Sheldon Adelson, a Las Vegas casino magnate.
Adelson currently ranks #5,189 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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