DOOTSON
Dootson
Dootson is a British surname of English origin. The name is a habitational surname, derived from places such as Dootson Fold in Lancashire or Dootson Street in the Greater Manchester area.
The Dootson surname was first recorded in the early 17th century in Lancashire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dūn", meaning hill, and "tūn", meaning settlement or enclosure, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or on a hill.
The Dootson family has been historically associated with agricultural and rural occupations, reflecting the rural nature of the areas where they resided. Over the centuries, bearers of the Dootson surname have been documented in various records, including census data, parish registers, and land deeds, providing insight into the family's history and lineage.
Today, individuals with the surname Dootson can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in regions where British emigration has occurred. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of the Dootson family.
There are approximately 818 people named Dootson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,624th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Dootson.
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
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julia
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sheila
- Wendy