Summary

Surname DOBSON is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Dobbe" or "Dobb", which itself originated from the Germanic name "Dubbo" meaning "wolf". The surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the 13th century.
There are
19419
Dobsons in the USA
Dobson is the
1846th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dobson

RichardDobson

Richard Dobson is an American singer-songwriter and author known for his contributions to the outlaw country music movement.

WilliamDobson

William Dobson was an English portraitist and one of the first notable English painters. He is known for his portraits of notable individuals during the English Civil War.

KarenH.

Karen H. Dobson is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and as mayor of Welland, Ontario.

DarrylDobson

Darryl Dobson is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League.

JohnDobson

John Dobson was an American amateur astronomer known for his popularization of sidereal astronomy and his creation of easily portable, low-cost Dobsonian telescopes.

PhoebeDobson

Phoebe Dobson is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her hit songs like 'Don't Let Me Down,' 'Can't Breathe,' and 'Feels Like Heaven.'

JacksonDobson

Jackson Dobson is a fictional character in the 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan.

KarenDobson

Karen Dobson is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films like 'She's the Man' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid.'

TracyDobson

Tracy Dobson is a British television presenter and journalist, known for her work on the show 'Wheeler Dealers.'

TimDobson

Tim Dobson is a British racing cyclist who has competed in various international competitions.

Dobson Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dobson' is of English origin. It is derived from the medieval personal name 'Dobb,' which is a diminutive of 'Robert.' The suffix 'son' indicates 'son of.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dobson' is most commonly found in English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It may also be found in other countries with English-speaking populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dobson' include 'Dobsonne' and 'Dobsone.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Dobson' may have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, particularly during periods of colonization, settlement, and globalization.