Origin and Meaning of Dyson

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Dyson

Greek and Old English

Usage of Dyson

English

Meaning of Dyson

The name Dyson comes from an Old English surname meaning "son of Dye". The name Dye was a medieval short form of Denis.

Famous bearers

A bearer of the surname is Freeman Dyson (born 1923), a British-born mathematician and physicist, known for his work in quantum mechanics and nuclear weapons design.

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