The origin of the name Mason is EnglishFrenchItalian (3 origins available) and the Coat of Arms contains Gold with a blue lion rampant. The Crest is A mermaid combing her hair. The family motto is God my trust.
Spelling variations include: Mason, Masson and others.
First found in Kent on the Isle of Thanet where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Anne Mason who settled in Virginia in 1635; also: Charles in 1637; Edward in 1648; Francis in 1613; Henry in 1646; John in 1622; Marmaduke in 1774; Mary in 1623.
