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UK surname

Dani

A surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name Daniel.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Dani surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 161, ranked #22,606, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Derby, Sutton and Cardiff.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dani is 161 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2200.0%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

2016

161 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dani had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 17 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Dani surname distribution map

The map shows where the Dani surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Dani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dani over time

The 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 17 #31,714
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 46 #33,077
1998 modern 47 #33,197
1999 modern 49 #33,130
2000 modern 64 #31,735
2001 modern 60 #31,985
2002 modern 67 #31,723
2003 modern 68 #31,689
2004 modern 72 #31,488
2005 modern 73 #31,616
2006 modern 83 #30,808
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 137 #25,149
2014 modern 145 #24,395
2015 modern 149 #23,817
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Danis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Derby, Sutton, Cardiff and Harrow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Derby 027 Derby
2 Sutton 025 Sutton
3 Cardiff 042 Cardiff
4 Harrow 025 Harrow
5 Harrow 030 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dani

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dani surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dani

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dani, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Dani surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dani household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Dani is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dani is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dani falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dani is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dani, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dani

The surname DANI is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the medieval personal name "Danielis," a Latin form of the Hebrew name "Daniel," meaning "God is my judge."

In the 13th century, records show the surname DANI appearing in various forms, such as "Dani," "Danii," and "Danie," in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. These early occurrences suggest the name was associated with individuals who hailed from or lived in towns or villages with similar names.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname DANI can be found in a legal document from the city of Verona, dated 1287, which mentions a "Petrus Dani" as a witness to a property transaction. This record provides evidence of the surname's presence in the area during that time period.

The 14th century saw the name DANI appearing in several Italian manuscripts and records, including a 1346 chronicle from the city of Padua that mentions a "Giovanni Dani" as a local merchant. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname were involved in trade and commerce.

In the 15th century, the surname DANI gained prominence with the birth of Taddeo Dani (1444-1512), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

Another notable figure was Antonio Dani (1516-1588), a Venetian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Charles V.

During the Renaissance period, the name DANI was also associated with the arts, as evidenced by the life of Vincenzo Dani (1567-1638), a painter from the city of Siena who was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Tuscany.

In the 17th century, the surname DANI gained recognition through the accomplishments of Carlo Dani (1619-1689), a celebrated Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of calculus and the development of logarithmic tables.

Lastly, Pietro Dani (1773-1842), an Italian botanist and naturalist, gained fame for his extensive research on the flora of the Italian peninsula, publishing several influential works that laid the foundation for modern botanical studies in Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dani families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dani surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 5 Danis recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.21x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 5 7.21x
Middlesex 1 1.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 4 Danis recorded in 1881 and an index of 197.04x.

Place Total Index
West Derby 4 197.04x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 90.91x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 400.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dani surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Eliza 1
Ellen 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dani surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 2
F. 1
Guessippi 1

Top occupations

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 Dani households.

FAQ

Dani surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dani surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Dani surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Dani a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Dani surname mean?

A surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name Daniel.

What does the Dani map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dani bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.