Carson

Meanings

1. A Scottish surname, possibly a form of Curzon.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. A female given name transferred from the surname.
4. A locale in the United States.
5. A city in Los Angeles County, California.
6. A city in Iowa.
7. A census-designated place in Washington; named for nearby Carson Creek.
8. A town in Wisconsin; named for early settler Samuel Carson.
9. A city, the county seat of Grant County, North Dakota; named for the two founders, a blend of their surnames: Carter and Pederson.
10. An unincorporated community in Kentucky.
11. An unincorporated community in Mississippi.
12. An unincorporated community in New Mexico; named for American frontiersman Kit Carson.

Etymology

Could originate from the Gaelic name "Carr" or "Carra", meaning "rock" or "fort," combined with "son", thus "son of Carr.".