Damron
An English surname most likely from a medieval personal name or nickname, later carried to North America in various spellings.
The #4,247 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 36,958 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Damron is generally treated as an English surname, but its exact origin is uncertain. It may be a later spelling development from a medieval personal name or nickname, possibly influenced by regional pronunciation and spelling variation. Because the form is uncommon and early records are sparse, a single secure derivation is not well established.
History
The surname is found especially in the United States, where it is now more visible than in Britain. Like many English surnames that survived through irregular spelling, Damron likely stabilized only after families migrated and record-keeping became more fixed. Modern bearers are concentrated in parts of the American South and Midwest.
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Fun fact
Because the name is relatively uncommon, even small spelling shifts in census and church records can create several apparent family lines from one original surname.