Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɪk.ɪn.sən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Dicun", Dicun being a medieval diminutive of Dick 1. American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a famous bearer.

Related Names

RootDicun (given name)
Other Languages & CulturesRichard(Dutch) Richard(French) Richard(German) Ritchie(Scottish) Prichard, Pritchard(Welsh)

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Entry updated August 16, 2017