DANSON
Danson
Danson is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the North West of England. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "denu," which means "valley." The surname likely originated from various places named Danson or similar sounding names in England.
The Danson surname has been traced back to the early medieval period, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The name may have originally been given to people who lived near a valley or in a valley settlement.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Danson include Ted Danson, a renowned American actor with English ancestry. The surname has also been associated with various notable figures in British history and culture.
The Danson surname continues to be borne by individuals of English descent, with variations in spelling such as Dansen or Dansonne occasionally seen. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and is known to have various branches and derivations.
Typical given names associated with the Danson surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,257 people named Danson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,182nd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Danson.
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
Famous people named Danson
- Ted Danson - American actor
- Jane Danson - Actress
- Alex Danson - Field hockey player
- Yvonne Danson - Singaporean marathon runner of English descent
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.