About Dorson
The surname Dorson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Dorset," which itself comes from the Old English elements "dor," meaning "door," and "set," meaning "dweller." The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a door or gate, or as a locational name for someone from the county of Dorset in England. Over time, the surname Dorson has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Dorson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorson 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 Dorson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.