Dodgson

Dodgson Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dodgson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dodgson: 343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,017
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTKSN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D03205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 G S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dodgson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTKSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dodgson in Braille

Here's how to represent Dodgson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dodgson in braille

How to sign the name Dodgson using Sign Language

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.

The name Dodgson in sign language

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