DUNCANSON
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