Dann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Anglo-Saxon name Dann comes from the family having resided in the valley or the dann. The surname often meant the dweller in the valley. 1

Alternatively the name could have been "derived from the name of an ancestor, 'the son of Daniel,' from nickname Dan. " 2

Early Origins of the Dann family

The surname Dann was first found in Sussex where Geoffrey atte Danne was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. Later in Sussex, Simon Dann was found in the Subsidy Rolls for 1332. 1

Early History of the Dann family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dann research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Dann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dann Spelling Variations

Dann has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Dan, Dann, Danne, Dans, Danns, Dannes and others.

Early Notables of the Dann family

Notables of the family at this time include

Dann Ranking

In the United States, the name Dann is the 8,660th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Migration of the Dann family to Ireland

Some of the Dann family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Dann migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Danns to arrive on North American shores:

Dann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Dann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Dann Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Dann migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Dann Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Dann migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Dann Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Dann (post 1700) +
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