United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
"Rachel Carson is best known as a United States biologist who championed the cause against the use of dangerous pesticides."
United States frontiersman who guided Fremont's expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the American Civil War (1809-1868)
"Carson led John C. Frémont through the Rocky Mountains before later commanding troops for the Union during the Civil War."
A Scottish surname, possibly a form of Curzon.
"The local historian noted that Carson was likely a variant spelling of the older Scottish name Curzon."
The surname Carson likely originates from the Gaelic names "Carr" or "Carra," which mean "rock" or "fort." It combines these elements with "son" to signify a person who is the son of someone named Carr.