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UK surname

Dauda

A surname likely of Nigerian origin meaning "person of prayer".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Lancashire, Bromley and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dauda is 114 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2010

114 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Dauda surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dauda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dauda 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
1861 historical 10 #32,589
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 45 #33,168
1998 modern 51 #32,816
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 67 #31,723
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 94 #29,264
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 114 #28,017
2011 modern 103 #29,589
2012 modern 95 #31,107
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Daudas 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 West Lancashire, Bromley, Brent and Southwark. 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 West Lancashire 007 West Lancashire
2 Bromley 009 Bromley
3 Brent 025 Brent
4 Bromley 005 Bromley
5 Southwark 021 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dauda

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dauda 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 Dauda

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Dauda surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dauda household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Dauda is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dauda 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

Dauda falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dauda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Dauda

The surname DAUDA originates from the West African region, specifically Nigeria, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hausa language, where the word "dau" means "son" or "child." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote a person's familial lineage or descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAUDA surname can be found in the chronicles of the Hausa city-state of Kano, which was a prominent center of trade and learning during the medieval period. In these historical accounts, several individuals bearing the DAUDA name are mentioned, indicating their involvement in various aspects of the city's affairs, such as governance, scholarship, and commerce.

The DAUDA surname gained further prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Hausa states were at the height of their power and influence. Notable figures from this era include Muhammadu Dauda, a renowned scholar and Islamic jurist who lived in the city of Zaria in the late 16th century, and Abubakar Dauda, a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Sarkin Nupe (King of Nupe) in the early 17th century.

As the Hausa people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and neighboring regions, the DAUDA surname spread across a wider geographical area. In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals bearing this name were recorded in various historical documents and genealogical records, such as the Afo Manuscript, which chronicled the history of the Oyo Empire.

One such figure was Aliyu Dauda, a respected Islamic scholar and community leader who lived in the city of Ilorin in the early 19th century. Another notable individual was Umaru Dauda, a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Sokoto Caliphate in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In more recent times, the DAUDA surname has continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Abdullahi Dauda, a Nigerian politician and statesman, served as the Governor of Kano State from 1983 to 1985, while Musa Dauda, a renowned artist and sculptor, gained international recognition for his works that blend traditional African aesthetics with contemporary styles.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dauda surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dauda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Dauda a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Dauda surname mean?

A surname likely of Nigerian origin meaning "person of prayer".

What does the Dauda map show?

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