Edmondson

Edmondson is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic name formed from the given name Edmond (a medieval form of Edmund) and the suffix -son, meaning “son of Edmond.” Variants found in records include Edmondson, Edmonson, and Edmundson, reflecting historical spelling variation.

The name spread to North America and other regions through migration, and today it is found among descendants of settlers as well as modern bearers with no direct ancestral tie to a specific place. In addition to a family name, Edmondson and its variants appear in geographic and institutional names, often named for individuals who bore the surname.

Notable people with this surname have contributed in fields such as politics, sports, arts, and science, though no single figure defines the name. The spelling and distribution of Edmondson demonstrate the broader patterns of surname formation in English-speaking regions.

See also: Edmonson, Edmonds, Edmundson.