Son of Ralph
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Raufe' or 'son of Raw,' which were medieval diminutive forms of Ralph. The name ultimately derives from the Old Norse name Radulfr, combining elements meaning counsel and wolf.
Less common today
Rawson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,595 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film director and screenwriter
British colonial administrator and statistician
