Son of Man
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Man'. The name 'Man' was a medieval nickname for a servant or a person of adult status. In some cases, it may also be a shortened form of Magnusson, meaning 'son of the great one'.
Less common today
Manson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,636 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Renowned American toolmaker and restorer
