Davison (surname)


Davison is a patronymic surname, a contraction of Davidson, meaning "son of Davie ". There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davisson, Daveson, Davidsson, and Davidsen. The Davison surname in Scotland originated as a sept of Clan Davidson, a part of the greater Clan Chattan. Davison can also be found as a common as a French, Jewish, or Czech surname.

Notable people with the surname