Dansombe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Dansombe surname is generally thought to have been a nickname derived from "son of Dan" 1 2 or "son of Daniel." 3

Early Origins of the Dansombe family

The surname Dansombe was first found in Cumberland (now Cumbria.) "For several centuries Danson has been a familiar South Cumberland and Furness surname. It is found in the neighbourhood of Millom." 3

In the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland, we found Robert Dandeson who was listed there in 1332. A few years later, John Dandesone was listed in the Register of Freemen in York in 1363 and Robert Danson was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1381. 2

Early History of the Dansombe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dansombe research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1679, 1692, 1694 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Dansombe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dansombe Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Dansombe has been spelled many different ways, including Danison, Danisone, Dansone, Danson and others.

Early Notables of the Dansombe family

Distinguished members of the family include Thomas Danson (d. 1694), English nonconformist divine, born in the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow, London. "He then settled at Sibton, Suffolk, but in 1662 he was ejected from that living for nonconformity (Add. MS. 19165, f. 300). Subsequently he preached in London...
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Migration of the Dansombe family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dansombes to arrive in North America: Daniel Danison Sr. and Daniel Danison Jr. who arrived in Maryland in 1694.

Citations +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)