Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is also used as a comparatively rare surname. Dawn Beard (born 1971), American School Bus Driver known for her sassafras attitude and kind heart. 2  Dawn Black (born 1943), politician in British Columbia, Canada. 3  Dawn Brancheau (1969-2010), SeaWorld trainer killed by Tilikum, the orca in 2010.
a member of a U.S. political party (Populist party or People's party, 1891-1904) advocating free coinage of gold and silver, public ownership of utilities, an income tax, and support of labor and agriculture.
The Rise (and Fall) of the Populist Party The Populist Party was the popular name of the People's Party. The rise of the Populist Party was the culmination of two decades of suffering among farmers of the South and West. The Populists supported policies to relieve the hardships of farmers and had an important impact on the politics of the 1890s.