Clawson
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clawson
The given name 'Clawson' means "son of Claw," derived from the Old English personal name *Claw* (possibly a nickname for a clawed or grasping person) combined with the patronymic suffix *-son*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Clawson' means "son of Claw," derived from the Old English personal name *Claw* (possibly a nickname for a clawed or grasping person) combined with the patronymic suffix *-son*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and later the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its emergence as a surname in medieval England before occasional use as a given name.
Clawson currently ranks #4,094 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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