Dunson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Dunson surname is generally thought to have been a nickname derived from “son of Dan” 1 2 or “son of Daniel.” 3

Early Origins of the Dunson family

The surname Dunson was first found in Cumberland (now Cumbria.) “For several centuries Danson has been a familiar South Cumberland and Furness surname. It is found in the neighbourhood of Millom.” 3

In the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland, we found Robert Dandeson who was listed there in 1332. A few years later, John Dandesone was listed in the Register of Freemen in York in 1363 and Robert Danson was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1381. 2