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Judson

Judson is a surname of English origin, formed as a patronymic meaning “son of Jud.” It has been used as a family name for individuals and has been applied to various institutions and places, often in honor of notable bearers of the name.

The most prominent bearer is Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), an American missionary who led early Protestant missions

Judson University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Elgin, Illinois. The institution carries

Judson Memorial Church is a historic church in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

Beyond these, the name Judson appears in various other place names, schools, and organizations, reflecting its

in
Burma
(Myanmar).
Along
with
his
wife
Ann
Hasseltine
Judson,
he
established
a
long-running
mission
effort,
helped
translate
biblical
texts
into
Burmese,
and
contributed
to
the
development
of
modern
Protestant
missions
in
Asia.
the
Judson
name
in
recognition
of
its
historical
ties
to
faith-based
higher
education
and
its
mission
to
provide
a
values-centered,
liberal
arts
education.
Named
in
honor
of
Adoniram
Judson,
the
church
has
been
associated
with
progressive
social
activism
and
outreach
activities,
dating
from
the
20th
century
onward.
use
as
a
held
surname
and
a
commemorative
toponym
in
English-speaking
contexts.