Maison

See also: maison and maîson

English

Etymology

A spelling variant of Mason. The surname can also be from French Maison (“house”).

Proper noun

Maison

1. A surname originating as an occupation.
2. 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 City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 494.
• Forebears

Anagrams

• Amison, Masino, Mianos, Omanis, Simona, Somain, aminos, amnios, osmian, osmina

French

Etymology

In France, most prevalent in the Somme and Pas-de-Calais departments.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɛ.zɔ̃/ ~ /me.zɔ̃/

Proper noun

Maison m or f

1. a surname, equivalent to English Maison

Descendants

• English: Maison

Further reading

• Forebears (French)
• filae.com