About Dodgson
The surname Dodgson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dod" meaning "to dodge" or "to avoid." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, or perhaps someone who was skilled at avoiding trouble or evading capture. Over time, the name Dodgson became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Dodgson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dodgson 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 Dodgson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dodgson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dodgson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.