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Tyson (1)

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. TIE-sən
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Meaning & History

Derived from a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from Old French tison meaning "firebrand".
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Given Name DescendantTyson(English)
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fire, nicknames
Entry updated January 22, 2019
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