The name Woodson is a boy's name meaning "from Woodsome".

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Despite its -son ending, Woodson is not a patronymic surname (although it would be a great choice for the child of a Woody or Woodrow). People with the surname Woodson have ancestors from Woodsome, a town in West Yorkshire, England. Woodsome means "place at the houses in the wood," from the Old English <em>æt wudu-hūsum</em>.
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A prominent bearer was Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an African American journalist and historian considered the "Father of Black History".

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The name Woodson is currently ranked #855 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #693 in 1886. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in WOODSON, WOODSON, and WOODSON.

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