What does name Ferguson mean?
FERGUSON Surname Meaning & Origin: Ferguson is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Fergus.” The given name Fergus, comes from Fearghas, derived from the Gaelic fear meaning “man,” and gus meaning “vigor.” FERGUSON is the 34th most common surname in Scotland.
How many Ferguson’s are there?
There were 828 Fergusons recorded in Ulster by Griffith’s Valuations of the mid 19th century….Fergusons and Fergussons.
| Ferguson | Fergusson | |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | 18,082 (96%) | 841 ( 4%) |
| Birth Registrations (1538-1854) | 19,939 (78%) | 5,558 (22%) |
What is another way to spell Tony?
Tony (given name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Latin |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Toney, Toni, Tonie |
| Related names | Anthony, Antonio, Tonie |
Can Ferguson be a girl name?
The name Ferguson is a boy’s name meaning “son of Fergus”. This would make an interesting name for a boy, if it weren’t for the fact that the two most well known Fergies are female.
Is Ferguson a boy or a girl name?
Ferguson Name Meaning
| Name: | Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Boy |
| Meaning: | ‘Vigorous man’ |
| Pronunciation: | ‘FER-gə-sən’ |
| Origin: | ‘Gaelic’ |
How common is the last name Ferguson?
In the United States, the name Ferguson is the 156th most popular surname with an estimated 146,733 people with that name.
How popular is the last name Ferguson?
Why is it called Plessy vs Ferguson?
18, 1892, Orleans Parish criminal court Judge John Howard Ferguson, a “carpetbagger” descending from a Martha’s Vineyard shipping family, became the “Ferguson” in the case by ruling against Plessy.
