Duncanson

Duncanson is a Scottish and northern English surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Duncan". The name derives from the Old Gaelic name Donnchadh, which translates to "brown warrior".

The Duncanson surname is mainly found in Scotland and northern England. It is believed to have originated in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and the Orkney Islands, where the influence of the Vikings is evident in the name.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Duncanson include Robert Walter Duncanson, an influential African-American landscape painter, and George Douglas Duncanson, a prominent Scottish botanist.

The Duncanson name carries a sense of ancestral pride and a connection to the rich cultural history of Scotland and northern England. It is a name that signifies strength, heritage, and a legacy of resilience.

There are approximately 794 people named Duncanson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,823rd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Duncanson.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • David
  • George
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Malcolm
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Barbara
  • Chantelle
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Jean
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sally
  • Sarah
  • Shirley
  • Susan
  • Virginia

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