Clauson is a surname of Germanic origin. The name refers to:Albert Clauson, 1st_Baron_Clauson (1870–1946), Law Lord, Lord Justice of Appeal Bryan Clauson (1989–2016), American race car driver Clinton Clauson (1895–1959), American politician; governor of Maine 1959 Sir Gerard Clauson (1891–1974), English Orientalist Hailey Clauson, American fashion model William Clauson (1930–2017), Swedish-American folk singer