Rawlinson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒlɪnsən/ /ˈɹɔlɪnsən/ /ˈɹɑlɪnsən/

Word forms

Rawlinson

Etymology

From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Ralph + -son. See also Rawle and Rawley. Doublet of Rawson.

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