Cognomen 道森 (Dawson 
, 道森 
, Dowson 
) , in all the world, is a widespread family name. The surname 道森 is characteristic of Belize, where it is a common surname, Isle of Man, where it is quite a common surname, and the United Kingdom (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Much less frequently, 道森 is the forename as well as the last name.