Dyson

Dyson is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old English personal name Dyssa. The name first appeared in records in the 13th century in Yorkshire, England.

The Dyson family is predominantly found in Northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, branches of the family have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The name Dyson is associated with various notable individuals throughout history, including inventors, scientists, academics, and artists. One of the most famous figures associated with the Dyson name is Sir James Dyson, an English inventor known for inventing the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner.

The Dyson surname continues to be prevalent in contemporary British society and holds an important place in the country's genealogical and historical records.

There are approximately 13,809 people named Dyson in the UK. That makes it the 647th most common surname in Britain. Around 212 in a million people in Britain are named Dyson.

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
  • Peter
  • Robert

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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