Clarkson
Clarkson is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic form meaning "son of Clark," with Clark itself derived from the medieval given name Clark, traditionally associated with a clerk or scholar. The name has spread to other parts of the English-speaking world and is found among populations in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
The name is used in toponymy and as the name of institutions. Clarkson University is a private
Notable individuals with the surname include Jeremy Clarkson (born 1960), a British broadcaster and journalist best