UK surname
A surname derived from the French nickname "Dani," meaning "little master."
In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Dany surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 15, ranked #37,092, down from #31,604 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Charton-next-Woolwich, Giggleswick and St Dunstan Stepney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dany is 188 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7.1%.
1881 census count
14
Ranked #31,604
Modern count
15
2016, ranked #37,092
Peak year
1861
188 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dany surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dany surname density by area, 1861 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 | 25 | #28,853 |
| 1861 | historical | 188 | #12,628 |
| 1881 | historical | 14 | #31,604 |
| 1891 | historical | 50 | #30,253 |
| 1901 | historical | 18 | #32,032 |
| 1911 | historical | 17 | #31,675 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 2 | #38,590 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 15 | #37,092 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Charton-next-Woolwich, Giggleswick, St Dunstan Stepney, Bolton-le-Moors and St Luke. 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 | Charton-next-Woolwich | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Giggleswick | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Bolton-le-Moors | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Luke | London (Central Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dany 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 Dany, 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 Dany surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dany 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, Dany 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 Dany is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dany, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DANY has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "dany," which means "given" or "bestowed." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was given or bestowed something, perhaps a land grant or a title.
In the early records of the Czech lands, the name appears with various spellings, such as Dany, Dani, and Dani??. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Velislav Bible, a 14th-century manuscript, where the name "Dany" is mentioned.
The name DANY is also found in some historical documents related to the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts that took place in the 15th century. It is believed that some individuals with this surname may have been supporters or followers of Jan Hus, a Czech philosopher and reformer.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DANY was Jan Dany, a Czech nobleman who lived in the late 15th century and served as a courtier to King Vladislav II of Bohemia and Hungary.
Another notable figure was Vaclav Dany, a 16th-century Czech scholar and humanist writer. He was born in 1520 and is known for his works on Czech history and language.
In the 17th century, Jiri Dany was a prominent Czech architect and builder who designed several churches and buildings in Prague and other cities.
During the 19th century, Josef Dany (1833-1902) was a Czech painter and illustrator, known for his landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in Bohemia.
The surname DANY has also been associated with several place names in the Czech Republic, such as the village of Dany, located in the Central Bohemian Region. The name may have originated from or been influenced by these locations.
While the surname DANY is relatively uncommon outside of the Czech Republic and neighboring regions, it has a rich history and connections to the Czech lands, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of that area.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dany 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. Middlesex leads with 11 Danys recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.68x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 11 | 8.68x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 13.04x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3.57x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town London in Middlesex leads with 11 Danys recorded in 1881 and an index of 407.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Mile End Old Town London | 11 | 407.41x |
| Chester St Peter St | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Pitstone | 1 | 5000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dany 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 Dany 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 Dany households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Drapers Asst. | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Dressmakers App | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Tin Plate App | 1 |
| Tin Plate Worker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Dany surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 15 in 2016. That gives Dany a modern rank of #37,092.
A surname derived from the French nickname "Dani," meaning "little master."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dany 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.