Son of Clay; clay settlement
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Clay' or a locational name referring to a settlement near clay soil. It combines the Middle English 'clay' with the suffix '-son'. It is a rare alternative to the more common Clayton or Mason.
Less common today
Clayson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,885 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional golfer
