Hotson

Hotson is a surname of likely English origin. While the etymology isn't definitively proven, it is generally believed to be a patronymic surname derived from a personal name, likely a diminutive of "Hugh" or a similar name. The "son" suffix indicates "son of." Therefore, Hotson suggests "son of Hott," with "Hott" being a shortened form of a given name.

The surname Hotson is relatively uncommon. Records suggest its presence in England for several centuries. Further research into genealogical databases and historical documents would be needed to trace its specific origins and distribution.

Given the limited readily available information, the above constitutes a basic summary and the etymology relies on generally accepted surname derivation principles.