Son of Anne or son of the divine
Anson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Anne.' It may also derive from 'son of Hans,' a Germanic diminutive of Johannes, or from the Middle English 'Annessone,' meaning son of the divine.
Less common today
Anson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #785 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Actor who played Potsie on Happy Days
American diplomat and abolitionist
The last President of the Republic of Texas
Former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong
Canadian former professional ice hockey player
