UK surname
Of Norman origin, likely originating from a place name and meaning "son of Denis".
In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Danison surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #34,027 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth, St Pancras and Revesby, Mareham-le-Fen. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Danison is 193 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1000.0%.
1881 census count
1
Ranked #34,027
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1861
193 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Danison surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Danison surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 24 | #29,038 |
| 1861 | historical | 193 | #12,371 |
| 1881 | historical | 1 | #34,027 |
| 1891 | historical | 51 | #30,158 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 10 | #32,609 |
| 1997 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 8 | #37,367 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth, St Pancras, Revesby, Mareham-le-Fen, All Saints Poplar and Bishop Wearmouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth | Cambridgeshire |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Revesby, Mareham-le-Fen | Lincolnshire |
| 4 | All Saints Poplar | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Bishop Wearmouth | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Danison surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Danison, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Danison surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Danison household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Danison is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Danison is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Danison, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Danison has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Dene," which means "a Dane or a Danish person."
This name was likely given to individuals or families who had Danish ancestors or connections to the Danish people, who had a significant impact on various regions of England during the Viking Age. The suffix "-son" was a common patronymic addition, indicating "son of," which suggests that the name Danison was originally used to denote a person as the son of someone named Dene or a variation thereof.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danison can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals with the name Danison holding property in various counties of England.
In the 13th century, records show a Robert Danison who was a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire. His son, John Danison, was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate in the late 1200s.
During the 15th century, the Danison family established themselves in the county of Norfolk, where they owned several estates. One notable member of this family was Sir William Danison (1420-1498), who was knighted for his service in the Wars of the Roses.
In the 16th century, the Danison name spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this period was Edward Danison (1540-1612), a merchant and explorer who was involved in establishing trade routes with the Americas.
Another significant individual bearing the Danison surname was Mary Danison (1635-1718), a renowned botanist and naturalist who contributed greatly to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.
Throughout the centuries, the Danison name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Dennison, Dennyson, and Denninson, reflecting regional dialects and changes in language over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Danison surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 1 Danisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.94x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 64.94x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Habrough in Lincolnshire leads with 1 Danisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Habrough | 1 | 0.00x |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Danison surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Blanch | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Danison households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| (Farm) Servant (Indoors) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Danison surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Danison a modern rank of #37,501.
Of Norman origin, likely originating from a place name and meaning "son of Denis".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Danison bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.