Milson (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, December 13, 2007, 20:08 (6192 days ago) @ Karaka

Milson was a popular name in the area.

As for meaning, I have seen a few thoughts - son of Miles, corruption of Miles Town...

I do wonder if Milton (from Mill Town, settlement near a Mill) was the initial name that over time ( generations) became Milson, perhaps by local dialect.

Recorded in many forms including Milson, Millson, Millsom, Millsum, Melsom, Melsome and Melson,
this is an English surname. It is said to be a patronymic of the personal name Miles, itself originating
from the pre 8th century Anglo-Saxon Milo, from the German element "mil" meaning beloved or merciful.
The personal name was recorded in England before the Norman Invasion of 1066, but it was their entry
and useage which gave it its popularity in the medieval period.