Find out how popular the last name Dadson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dadson.

Dadson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dadson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dadson in America

Dadson is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dadson surname appeared 231 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dadson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dadson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dadson

The surname Dadson is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be a patronymic name, derived from the Old English personal name "Daed" or "Dada," which means "fortunate" or "good fortune."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dadson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Dadessune." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties across England.

In the 13th century, the name Dadson appeared in various forms, such as "Dadisun," "Dadeson," and "Dadysun," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this time, the surname was also associated with certain place names, such as Dadson's Garth in Yorkshire, which may have contributed to its development.

Notable individuals with the surname Dadson include John Dadson (c. 1554-1638), an English religious scholar and author who wrote several theological works. Another notable figure was William Dadson (1720-1783), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the surname Dadson gained prominence through individuals like Robert Dadson (1819-1892), a British explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively in Africa and documented his experiences in published works. Additionally, Charles Dadson (1842-1919) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Dadson was Sir Christopher Dadson (1877-1954), a British diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including Egypt, Italy, and France. He played a crucial role in diplomatic relations during the interwar period and World War II.

While the surname Dadson is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning centuries and is deeply rooted in the English culture and language. The name's evolution and association with notable figures across different fields have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dadson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dadson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dadson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dadson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dadson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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