Dameron

Dameron is a name that can function as both a surname and a toponym, used in various contexts without a single, dominant meaning. In English-language usage, it is primarily encountered as a family name.

In popular culture, Dameron is most widely recognized as the surname of Poe Dameron, a fictional starfighter pilot in the Star Wars franchise who serves as a leader within the Resistance. The character first appears in The Force Awakens (2015) and continues to feature in subsequent films and in related media such as novels, comics, and video games.

As a place name, Dameron has been used for several small locales in the United States, often appearing in historical records, maps, and postal histories. These toponyms are typically modest settlements or communities and are not widely known beyond their regional contexts.

Real persons bearing the surname Dameron have appeared across various professions, reflecting the name’s presence in English-speaking countries. The origins of the surname are not uniformly documented in popular reference sources, but it is generally treated as a traditional family name with roots in European naming patterns.