Towson

== English == === Etymology === Probably an old form of Townson. The place in Maryland is presumably named after early settlers William and Thomas Towson. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtaʊsən/ === Proper noun === Towson (countable and uncountable, plural Towsons) A surname. A large unincorporated community and census-designated place, the county seat of Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. ==== Statistics ==== According to the 2010 United States Census, Towson is the 40856th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 534 individuals. Towson is most common among White (70.6%) and Black/African American (23.22%) individuals. === Further reading === Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Towson”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN. === Anagrams === Sowton