Abramson is a variation of a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Abram (or Abraham)", the Biblical figure. It is most prevalent among American Jews. People named "Abramson" include:
Abraham Abramson (1752 or 1754 – 1811), Prussian coinerArthur S. Abramson, American linguist and speech scientistFrederick B. Abramson (1935–1991), African-American lawyerGeorge Abramson (1903–1985), American football playerHarold Alexander Abramson (1899–1980), American psychiatristHerb Abramson (1916–1999), American record company executive and producerIvan Abramson (1869-1934), a director of American silent film s active in the 1910s and 1920sJerry Abramson (born 1946), American politician and mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesJill Abramson (born 1954), American journalist and managing editor of The New York TimesJosh Abramson (born 1981), co-founder of CollegeHumorLee Abramson (born 1970), American musician and Presidential candidateLeslie Abramson (born c. 1944), American criminal defense attorneyLeonard Abramson (born 1932), American businessman and founder of U.S. HealthcareLyn Yvonne Abramson (born 1950), American psychology professorMark Abramson, American record producerMatanya Abramson (1920–2004), Israeli sculptorNorman Abramson, American engineerRonney Abramson, Canadian singer-songwriter