Originally from Ronald (old Norse) which means "ruler's counselor;" Theron, in recent history, has become the little known derivative of "The
Ron," a politically incorrect and often derogatory or offensive term.
Appearing in the 13th century
Scotland, Ronald quickly became a popular name. Many affluent families began to pass down the name to their first born sons. By the
mid 1800s Ronald (or
Ron for short) had accrued notoriety, respect, and admiration as the majority of Ronalds had made themselves wildly successful.
Circa 1853 there came to be known a certain
Ron who was a less than savory character. He had brought shame to his family and the subsequently disowned him. He immigrated to the United States of
America to start anew.
Ron was a scoundrel, a drunkard, and a bit of a philanderer. His friends began to name his terrible and often foreign actions after the man himself. Thus coining the term "The
Ron." Hence forth he was only known as "The
Ron."
He was much older when it was
time for The
Ron to pass down his family name. He had much regret for his behavior of old though the damage was done. Ronald was no more and there was only The
Ron. With his gained respect for tradition he could not bring himself to bestow upon his son any other name than his. So in an effort to stay with tradition without handing off the shame, Theron was born and his son was Theron, as was his son, and his son.
