About Denison
The surname Denison is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Dennis, which itself is a variant of the Greek name Dionysius. The name Dionysius means "follower of Dionysos," the Greek god of wine and revelry. Therefore, the surname Denison can be interpreted to mean "son of Dennis" or "descendant of the follower of Dionysos."
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The surname Denison is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Denison based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Denison in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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