Manson is a surname of Scottish origin. It is an anglicised version of the Scandinavian name Magnusson, meaning son of Magnus, and a Sept of Clan Gunn. It is particularly common in the far north-east of Scotland in the county of Caithness and in Orkney and Shetland. It is also relatively common in south west Scotland, in the country of Ayrshire. Notable people with the surname include:
Amy Manson (born 1985), Scottish actorAndra Manson (born 1984), American high jumperAndy Manson, British luthier- and custom guitar- makerCharles Manson (born 1934), adopted surname of cult leader from the United States, in prisonCharly Manson (born 1975), Mexican professional wrestlerDavid Manson (militiaman) (1753–1836), American Revolutionary War aide to General George WashingtonDavid Manson (producer) (born 1952), American film and television producer, screenwriter, and directorDavid Ames Manson (1841–1929), merchant and political figure in QuebecGrace Manson (1893-1967), American psychologistHéléna Manson (1898-1994), French film actressJames Manson (Australian footballer) (born 1966) , Australian rules footballerJim Manson (Australian footballer) (died 2010), Australia footballer and father of James MansonMahlon Dickerson Manson (1820–1895), American military officer, Union General during the Civil WarMarilyn Manson (born 1969), stage name of Brian Hugh Warner, American musician and artistMichael Manson (1857-1932), Scottish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia, CanadaMichael Manson (judge), judge of the Federal Court of CanadaPat Manson (born 1967), American pole vaulterPatrick Manson (1844–1922), Scottish physician, pioneer in the field of tropical medicineRobert Manson (1866 or 1867–1932), Canadian politicianShirley Manson (born 1966), Scottish musician and actressStephen Manson (born 1986), Scottish footballerWilliam Manson (1867–1953), Scottish-born accountant, notary public, and political figure in British Columbia, Canada