Meaning: Kitson is an English surname meaning 'son of Kit', Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ'). It is used in modern America as a surname-style first name.Low
In 30 seconds: An English surname name: Kitson means 'son of Kit' — Kit being old shorthand for Christopher (said 'KIT-sun').
MeaningKitson is an English surname meaning 'son of Kit', Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ'). It is used in modern America as a surname-style first name.
Kitson is an English patronymic surname, 'son of Kit' — Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher, itself Greek for 'bearer of Christ'. Recorded in England for centuries, it has crossed into modern American use as a crisp surname-style first name (said 'KIT-sun').
It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and traditional at root.
Did you know? Kit was the everyday medieval nickname for Christopher, so a Kitson was simply 'Kit's son' — a family name that has quietly become a first name (said 'KIT-sun').
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References — Kitson — English patronymic surname: 'son of Kit' (Christopher)
