UK surname
An English surname derived from the flower name, possibly relating to someone's place of origin or resemblance.
In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Daisy surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 91, ranked #32,109, down from #27,870 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Sellinge and St Lawrence in Thanet. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daisy is 102 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 122.0%.
1881 census count
41
Ranked #27,870
Modern count
91
2016, ranked #32,109
Peak year
1911
102 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Daisy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Daisy surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 44 | #25,328 |
| 1861 | historical | 65 | #25,618 |
| 1881 | historical | 41 | #27,870 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 47 | #28,929 |
| 1911 | historical | 102 | #22,465 |
| 1997 | modern | 43 | #33,361 |
| 1998 | modern | 43 | #33,557 |
| 1999 | modern | 45 | #33,511 |
| 2000 | modern | 41 | #33,889 |
| 2001 | modern | 40 | #33,842 |
| 2002 | modern | 47 | #33,548 |
| 2003 | modern | 50 | #33,362 |
| 2004 | modern | 57 | #32,968 |
| 2005 | modern | 55 | #33,349 |
| 2006 | modern | 51 | #33,992 |
| 2007 | modern | 58 | #33,731 |
| 2008 | modern | 59 | #33,827 |
| 2009 | modern | 59 | #34,072 |
| 2010 | modern | 65 | #33,863 |
| 2011 | modern | 60 | #34,202 |
| 2012 | modern | 67 | #33,840 |
| 2013 | modern | 77 | #33,275 |
| 2014 | modern | 78 | #33,270 |
| 2015 | modern | 81 | #32,975 |
| 2016 | modern | 91 | #32,109 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Sellinge, St Lawrence in Thanet and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | Sellinge | Kent |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Lawrence in Thanet | Kent |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Daisy surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Daisy, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Daisy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Daisy household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Daisy is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Daisy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Daisy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Daisy is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "dæges-eage," which translates to "day's eye," referring to the daisy flower that opens its petals during the day.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daisy can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Dayesye." This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname by the late 13th century, likely adopted as a descriptive name for someone associated with the daisy flower or who lived near a place where daisies grew abundantly.
In the 14th century, the name Daisy appeared in various forms, such as "Daysy" and "Deysy," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time. The earliest known bearer of the name was John Daysy, recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.
The Daisy surname has been linked to several place names in England, including Daisy Hill in Derbyshire and Daisy Nook in Lancashire. These locations may have influenced the adoption of the name by individuals living in or near these areas.
One notable historical figure with the surname Daisy was Sir Humphrey Davy (1778-1829), a renowned English chemist and inventor. He is credited with discovering several chemical elements and developing the Davy lamp, a safety lamp for use in coal mines.
Other prominent individuals with the Daisy surname include:
1. Lewis Daisy (1735-1801), an English clergyman and writer. 2. Cary Daisy (1882-1958), an American baseball player and manager. 3. Jonathan Daisy (1641-1715), an English Puritan minister and author. 4. Mary Daisy (1854-1938), an American educator and women's rights activist. 5. Richard Daisy (1617-1681), an English politician and member of Parliament.
The surname Daisy has a rich history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting its origins as a descriptive name associated with the daisy flower and its connections to various locations in England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Daisy surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Kent leads with 14 Daisys recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.35x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 14 | 9.35x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 1.73x |
| Channel Islands | 4 | 30.77x |
| Durham | 4 | 3.06x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.68x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.40x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 2.62x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 1.41x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.11x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.43x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 5.08x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.68x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sittingbourne in Kent leads with 7 Daisys recorded in 1881 and an index of 593.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 7 | 593.22x |
| Liverpool | 5 | 15.81x |
| Gateshead | 4 | 40.94x |
| St Peter | 4 | 1052.63x |
| Heston | 3 | 205.48x |
| Deptford St Paul | 2 | 17.32x |
| Folkestone | 2 | 68.97x |
| Lanark | 2 | 175.44x |
| Merstham | 2 | 1428.57x |
| North Meols | 2 | 39.22x |
| Windle | 2 | 68.26x |
| Ystradyfodwg | 2 | 29.85x |
| Forteviot | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Holbeach | 1 | 128.21x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.61x |
| Lympne | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Portsea | 1 | 5.67x |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 40.98x |
| Sellinge | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 8.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Daisy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Daisy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Daisy households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Charwoman | 2 |
| Farm Servant | 2 |
| Labr | 2 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Dealer Retired Marine Store | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer Daughter | 1 |
| Farmer Son | 1 |
| Farmer Wife | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Grinder (Edge Tool) | 1 |
| Lab Brickfield | 1 |
| Lab General | 1 |
| Lab Glass Works | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer (Genl.) | 1 |
| Labourers Wife | 1 |
| Metal Turner | 1 |
| Ostler | 1 |
| Tinplate Worker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Daisy surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 91 in 2016. That gives Daisy a modern rank of #32,109.
An English surname derived from the flower name, possibly relating to someone's place of origin or resemblance.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Daisy bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.