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Masson

Masson is a surname of French origin. It is a variant of Maçon, the French word for mason, the craftsman who works with stone. The spelling Masson appeared in French-speaking areas and spread to other regions through migration, trade, and historical contact. Today the name is found in France and Belgium, as well as in Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and other countries with French or Francophone heritage. It is also carried by descendants of emigrants in English-speaking countries.

Notable people with the surname include Francis Masson, a Scottish botanist who collected plants in South Africa

In addition to individuals, Masson may appear in historical records, genealogies, and as part of place names

for
European
gardens,
contributing
to
early
botanical
knowledge
of
the
region;
and
David
Masson,
a
Scottish
writer
and
historian
known
for
his
biographies
and
studies
of
Scottish
literature.
or
institutions.
Related
forms
include
Maçon
and
Mason,
which
reflect
the
same
occupational
origin.
The
name
is
sometimes
encountered
in
disambiguation
contexts,
and
readers
seeking
information
about
a
specific
Masson
may
need
to
clarify
the
given
name
or
context.