Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɪk.ɪn.sən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Dicun", Dicun being a medieval diminutive of Dick 1. American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a famous bearer. Related NamesDetails VariantsDickens, Dickenson, Hicks, Richard, Richards, Richardson, RickardOther Languages & CulturesRichard(Dutch) Richard(French) Richard(German) Ritchie(Scottish) Prichard, Pritchard(Welsh) Categories American founding fathers, ends in -son, metal musicians, rock singers
