Masson Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Masson surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Masson name
Masson is a French occupational name for a stonemason, from Old French masson, maçon, "builder in stone". In some regions it is also a pet form of the given name Thomas. The surname is especially common in Lorraine, Champagne and western France, and in Quebec.
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This overview covers the Masson name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Masson name FAQ
What does the Masson name mean?
Stonemason. Common variants include Maçon, Lemasson, Massonnet.
Where does the Masson surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Masson coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Masson crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Masson coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).