The word "Cuthbertson" is spelled with the phonetic symbols /kʌθˈbərtsən/. The first syllable starts with the "k" sound, followed by the "uh" sound. The "th" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue between the teeth, and the "b" sound follows. The second syllable starts with the "er" sound, followed by the "t" sound, and finally the "s" and "uhn" sounds. The spelling of this surname reflects its origin as an English personal name, meaning "bright fame."
The word "Cuthbertson" is a Scottish surname of English origin. It is derived from the personal name "Cuthbert", which is of Old English and Anglo-Saxon origin. The name "Cuthbert" consists of the elements "cuth", meaning "famous" or "renowned", and "beorht", meaning "bright" or "shining". As a result, "Cuthbertson" can be understood to signify "son of Cuthbert", indicating a patronymic surname.