Maison
English
Etymology
A spelling variant of Mason. The surname can also be from French Maison (“house”).
Proper noun
Maison
- A surname originating as an occupation.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Maison”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 494.
- Forebears
Anagrams
French
Etymology
In France, most prevalent in the Somme and Pas-de-Calais departments.[1]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɛ.zɔ̃/ ~ /me.zɔ̃/
Proper noun
Maison m or f
Descendants
- English: Maison