Rawlinson
English
Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Ralph + -son. See also Rawle and Rawley. Doublet of Rawson.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹɒlɪnsən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹɔlɪnsən/, (cot–caught merger) /ˈɹɑlɪnsən/
Proper noun
Rawlinson
- A surname originating as a patronymic.