Dickenson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Dave Dickenson (born 1973), Canadian football playerDonna Dickenson (born 1946), American philosopher and ethicistEthel Dickenson (1880–1918), Canadian nurseHaydn Dickenson (born 1961), classical pianistJanie Dickenson (21st century), Australian politicianJimmy Dickenson (1908 – unknown), English footballerJohn Dickenson (Canadian politician) (1847–1932), Canadian contractor and political figureMargaret Dickenson (21st century), Canadian cookbook author, columnist and television hostVic Dickenson (1906–1984), American jazz trombonist