UK surname
A surname representing a gift or present in Persian.
In the 1881 census there were 37 people recorded with the Dary surname, ranking it #28,418 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #28,418 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Calverley, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dary is 583 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 64.9%.
1881 census count
37
Ranked #28,418
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
583 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dary surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dary 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 | 193 | #10,704 |
| 1861 | historical | 583 | #4,526 |
| 1881 | historical | 37 | #28,418 |
| 1891 | historical | 368 | #9,464 |
| 1901 | historical | 139 | #18,876 |
| 1911 | historical | 107 | #21,842 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 13 | #36,693 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 11 | #36,780 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 12 | #37,014 |
| 2007 | modern | 13 | #36,990 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Calverley, London parishes, St Pancras, Lambeth and Lyncombe and Widcombe. 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 | Calverley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Lyncombe and Widcombe | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dary 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 Dary, 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 Dary surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dary 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, Dary 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 Dary is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dary, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Dary is believed to have its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "darie," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone in a position of authority or leadership.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dary can be found in the Cartulaire de Normandie, a collection of historical documents from the Norman region of France, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Darie" and "Darye," indicating its evolution over time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jehan Dary is mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy. He was a landowner and a member of the local nobility. Another early reference to the name can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of citizens from the city of Rouen, where a certain Guillaume Dary is listed in the year 1292.
The name Dary also has connections to place names in France. For instance, there is a village called Darie in the Pays de la Loire region, which may have influenced the surname's formation. Additionally, the name bears similarities to the French word "dariole," referring to a type of small pastry or tart, suggesting potential associations with baking or culinary traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Dary. One such figure was Jean Dary (1524-1589), a French poet and playwright during the Renaissance era. Another was Jacques Dary (1618-1695), a Jesuit priest and writer from the Duchy of Burgundy.
In the 19th century, a French artist named Pierre Dary (1825-1892) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, particularly depicting scenes from the Normandy region. Additionally, Léon Dary (1889-1967) was a French politician and member of the National Assembly during the mid-20th century.
It is worth noting that while the name Dary has its roots in France, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dary 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. Oxfordshire leads with 9 Darys recorded in 1881 and an index of 43.95x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire | 9 | 43.95x |
| Durham | 6 | 6.08x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.02x |
| Essex | 3 | 4.58x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.60x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 3.92x |
| Angus | 1 | 3.26x |
| Brecknockshire | 1 | 15.08x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.88x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.89x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 2.25x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.62x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.79x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.30x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Oxford St Thomas in Oxfordshire leads with 9 Darys recorded in 1881 and an index of 937.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford St Thomas | 9 | 937.50x |
| Westoe | 6 | 107.33x |
| Heap | 4 | 191.39x |
| West Ham | 3 | 20.76x |
| Acton | 1 | 51.55x |
| Bradeston | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Brighton | 1 | 8.87x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 29.76x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 3.46x |
| Lee | 1 | 60.98x |
| Liff Benvie | 1 | 21.46x |
| Llanvigan | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 14.16x |
| Old Buckenham | 1 | 769.23x |
| South Leith | 1 | 20.00x |
| Tanshelf | 1 | 384.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dary 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 Dary 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 Dary households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| ((Lodger)) | 1 |
| Captain 105th Regiment | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Certified Schoolmaster | 1 |
| Certified Schoolmistress | 1 |
| Cook & Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| General Servant (Domestic) | 1 |
| Infant School Mistress | 1 |
| Interest On Money | 1 |
| Miliner | 1 |
| Railway Laborer | 1 |
| Seaman | 1 |
| Stoker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 37 people were recorded with the Dary surname. That placed it at #28,418 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Dary a modern rank of #37,278.
A surname representing a gift or present in Persian.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dary 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.