Danielson

Danielson is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the given name Daniel with the patronymic suffix meaning “son of.” In English-speaking countries it appears as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name. Variants found in other languages include Danielsson in Swedish and Danielsen in Norwegian and Danish. The name has been borne by many individuals across politics, arts, sports, and academia, though no single figure is universally identified with it.

Danielson also refers to a place. The most well-known is Danielson, Connecticut, a village in the town of Killingly in Windham County, located in the northeastern United States. Danielson developed in the 19th century as a mill town along the Shetucket River and remains a central community within Killingly.

Beyond the surname and the town, Danielson does not designate a widely recognized institution, landmark, or concept on a global scale. It is primarily encountered as a family name and as a geographic identifier for the village in Connecticut, as well as in regional or local contexts where the name appears in business, culture, or personal names.