Benson

Benson is a common patronymic surname of English origin meaning "son of Ben" (Benedict, Benjamin, Bennett). Benson is uncommon as a first name, but quite common as a surname in English speaking countries. Notable people with the name Benson include: A. C. Benson (1862–1925), English poet and essayist A. V. Benson (1869–1939), South Australian medical doctor and sports enthusiast Ada Benson (1840–1882), British headmistress and educationist Adolph B. Benson (1881–1961), Swedish-American educator and historian Al Benson (1908–1978), American radio DJ, music promoter and record label owner Al Benson (basketball), American professional basketball player Alexander Benson (1872–1947), American diplomat Alfred W. Benson (1843–1916), United States Senator from Kansas Allan L. Benson (1871–1940), American journalist and Socialist Presidential candidate Allen Benson (1908–1999), American professional baseball player Amber Benson (born 1977), American actress Ambrosius Benson (c. 1495/1500 – 1550), Italian painter, part of the Northern Renaissance Andrew Benson (1917–2015), American chemist Anna Benson (born 1976), American model Annette Benson (1895–1965), British film actress Sir Arthur Benson (1907–1987), British colonial administrator and governor Arthur W. Benson (–1889), American industrialist and real-estate developer Ashley Benson (born 1989), American actress Aslag Benson (1855–1937), member of the North Dakota Senate from 1903 to 1906 Barry W. Benson (–1839), secretary of state of Mississippi Benny Benson (1913–1972), creator of Alaska's state flag Bernadette Benson, Canadian born athlete specialising in ultra distance events Bernard Benson (1922–1996), British inventor, author of The Peace Book Bertil W. Benson (1843–1907), Norwegian-born American politician in North Dakota Bill Benson (rugby league) (1893–1968), Australian rugby league player Bob Benson (1883–1916), English professional footballer Bobby Benson (1922–1983), entertainer and musician who influenced the Nigerian music scene Brad Benson (born 1955), American football player Brendan Benson (born 1970), American musician Bruce Benson (disambiguation) Bryan Benson, Governor of the Bank of England from 1735 to 1737 Carl Benson, pseudonym of American writer Charles Astor Bristed (1820–1874) Carla L.