DONNISON
Donnison
Donnison is an English surname of occupational origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "dunn", meaning dark or brown, and "hus", meaning house or enclosure. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been involved in duties related to a dark-coloured house or a particular piece of land.
The surname Donnison is primarily found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Durham. It is believed to have Norman roots and may have been introduced to England during the medieval period.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Donnison include William Donnison, an English cricketer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The surname has maintained a presence in various local communities throughout England and has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
Typical given names associated with the Donnison surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Geoffrey
- James
- John
- Kelvin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 776 people named Donnison in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,984th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Donnison.
Famous people named Donnison
- Ella Donnison - Cricketer
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.