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UK surname

Danila

A surname derived from the given name Danila, a Russian diminutive of Daniel.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Greenwich, Newham and Harrow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Danila is 118 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2016

118 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Danila surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Danila surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Danila 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
1997 modern 3 #38,317
1998 modern 3 #38,304
1999 modern 2 #38,551
2000 modern 3 #38,248
2001 modern 2 #38,335
2002 modern 3 #38,152
2003 modern 2 #38,424
2004 modern 6 #37,655
2005 modern 8 #37,422
2006 modern 15 #36,707
2007 modern 25 #36,006
2008 modern 28 #35,875
2009 modern 45 #34,972
2010 modern 50 #34,833
2011 modern 46 #35,047
2012 modern 73 #33,431
2013 modern 89 #32,248
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Danilas 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 Greenwich, Newham, Harrow, Barnet and Brent. 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 Greenwich 002 Greenwich
2 Newham 023 Newham
3 Harrow 010 Harrow
4 Barnet 030 Barnet
5 Brent 007 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Danila

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Danila

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Danila, 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 Danila surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Danila 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, Danila 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

Danila 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

Danila falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Danila 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Danila

The surname "DANILA" is of Russian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian given name "Danila," which is a variant of the biblical name "Daniel." This name was particularly popular in the regions of Moscow and St. Petersburg during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "DANILA" can be found in the Velvet Book, a document compiled in the 16th century that recorded the genealogies of Russian noble families. This document suggests that the name was associated with individuals of noble or aristocratic lineage.

In the 17th century, the name "DANILA" was documented in the Pistsovye Knigi, a series of land cadastres that recorded the ownership and taxation of land in various regions of Russia. These records indicate that the name was prevalent among landowners and members of the gentry during this period.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname "DANILA." For example, Andrei Danila (1722-1789) was a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army and participated in the Seven Years' War. Another prominent figure was Mikhail Danila (1801-1872), a celebrated Russian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the early 20th century, the name "DANILA" gained further recognition with the birth of Ivan Danila (1912-1987), a Soviet writer and playwright whose works explored the themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class.

Other notable individuals with the surname "DANILA" include Yuri Danila (born 1938), a renowned Russian chess grandmaster, and Evgeny Danila (born 1962), a Russian Olympic fencer who won multiple medals in the sport of épée fencing.

The surname "DANILA" has also been associated with various place names throughout Russia, such as the village of Danilovo in the Kaluga Oblast and the town of Danilovgrad in the Leningrad Oblast. These place names may have influenced the spread and popularity of the surname in certain regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Danila surname: questions and answers

How common is the Danila surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Danila a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Danila surname mean?

A surname derived from the given name Danila, a Russian diminutive of Daniel.

What does the Danila map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Danila 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.