Dallison

Dallison is a British surname with roots in medieval England. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Dall," meaning "valley," and the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Hence, Dallison translates to "son of Dall."

The name Dallison is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly Hampshire and Surrey, where it has been present for centuries. Variants of the surname include Dallisone, Dallisson, and Dalison.

Individuals bearing the surname Dallison have been noted in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and court documents, indicating the long-standing presence of the name in the British Isles.

The surname Dallison continues to be passed down through generations, with families proudly maintaining their ancestral heritage. Today, individuals with the surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of the Dallison name.

There are approximately 676 people named Dallison in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,949th most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Dallison.

Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Keith
  • Mark
  • Neil
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Roy
  • Stephen

Female

  • Claire
  • Denise
  • Donna
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jean
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Lorna
  • Louise
  • Nicola
  • Rhian
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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