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Davison (surname)

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Davison
Pronunciation\d(a)-vi-son\
Language(s)English
Origin
Meaning"son of Davie (beloved one)" (patronymic)
Region of originScotland, England, Ulster
Other names
Variant form(s)Davidson, Davis, McDaid, Davson, Davisson, Davids, Davieson, Dawes, Dawson
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Davison is a patronymic surname, a contraction of Davidson, meaning "son of Davie (the pet form of David)". There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davisson, Daveson, Davidsson, and Davidsen. The Davison surname in Scotland originated as a sept of Clan Davidson, a part of the greater Clan Chattan.[2] Davison can also be found as a common as a French, Jewish, or Czech surname.

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References

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  1. ^ "Davison Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2014
  2. ^ https://www.scotclans.com/scottish-clans/clan-davidson/davidson-septs/