TheNameDBAtchinson
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Atckin or Atchin, diminutives of Adam.
Etymology
A variant of Atcheson, formed with the patronymic suffix -son from a diminutive of Adam. The -in- infix represents a common phonetic variation in Scottish and Northern English surnames.
About the Atchinson Surname
A variant spelling of Atcheson, reflecting dialectal pronunciation and spelling conventions. The surname maintains the same patronymic origin from diminutives of Adam.
Distribution
Found in Scotland, Northern England, and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown