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emmerson
Emmerson (name) means a family name that began as a patronymic.
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1
A family name that began as a patronymic.
2
A male first name that came from a family name.
"The country's former dictator, Robert Mugabe, called her "a golden girl," while the man who deposed him in a coup -- Emmerson "the Crocodile" Mnangagwa – appointed her his minister of sports."
— Kate Bartlett, Zimbabwean millennial Kirsty Coventry gets Olympic top job (2025)
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Etymology
Formed from Emery and -son.
Rhymes for emmerson
person
Gerson
Emerson
Pierson
Iverson
Anderson
Paterson
Peterson
Amberson
Jefferson
Henderson
Patterson
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of emmerson?
"emmerson" (name) means a family name that began as a patronymic.
What are the different meanings of emmerson?
"emmerson" has 2 main meanings: 1. A family name that began as a patronymic; 2. A male first name that came from a family name.