DENNISON
Dennison
Dennison is an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the given name "Dennis". The name is of ancient Anglo-Saxon descent, and its prevalence can be traced back to the medieval period in British history. "Dennis" itself is derived from the Greco-Roman name "Dionysius", meaning devotee of Dionysus, the god of wine in Greek mythology.
The surname Dennison is widely distributed throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon influence. Variants of the name include Denison and Dyson, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.
Individuals bearing the surname Dennison have been associated with various professions and accomplishments over the centuries, contributing to fields such as literature, arts, politics, and business. Notable figures with the surname Dennison include artists, academics, and public figures who have left a lasting impact on British society.
The Dennison family name has established a rich heritage, reflecting the diverse and dynamic history of England. Through its historical significance and contemporary presence, the Dennison surname continues to be an integral part of British genealogy and identity.
There are approximately 4,494 people named Dennison in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,088th most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Dennison.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Denson
- Danison
- Danson
- Dannison
- Dannson
- Deanson
- Deneson
- Danisan
- Daniso
- Dansen
- Danzine
- Deaniston
- Demison
- Deninson
- Denison
- Denissen
- Denisson
- Deniston
- Denkinson
- Denneson
- Denningson
- Denninson
- Dennise
- Denniss
- Dennisson
- Denniston
- Dennistoun
- Dennistown
- Dennson
- Dennyson
- Densen
- Densin
- Denyssen
- Denysson
- Dincen
- Dinesen
- Dinison
- Dinneson
- Dinnison
- Dinson
- Donason
- Donison
- Donneson
- Donnison
- Donson
- Downson
- Duncen
- Duncin
- Dunnison
- Dunnsen
- Dunsan
- Dunsin
- Dunson
- Tansen
- Tansini
- Tanson
- Tanzin
- Taunson
- Teneson
- Tenison
- Tenneson
- Tennison
- Tennissen
- Tennisson
- Tennyson
- Tensen
- Tenson
- Tensuan
- Tenyson
- Tenzin
- Teunissen
- Tinicen
- Tinsen
- Tinson
- Toennessen
- Tonisson
- Tonnesen
- Tonneson
- Tonnessen
- Tonnison
- Tonson
- Tounsin
- Tounson
- Townsen
- Townsin
- Townson
- Toynson
- Tunison
- Tunson
- Tynson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.