About Dawn
The surname Dawn is derived from the Old English word "dagian," meaning "to become day" or "to dawn." It is a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or a prominent feature that was associated with the dawn, or it could be a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or optimistic personality. The surname Dawn symbolizes the beginning of a new day and is often associated with hope, renewal, and positivity.
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The surname Dawn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dawn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dawn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dawn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dawn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.