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UK surname

Daughtrey

Meaning "daughter of", a surname derived from the Old French word "daughtree".

In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Daughtrey surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 205, ranked #19,250, up from #27,870 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst, Wiggonholt and Hove. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chichester, Rotherham and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daughtrey is 226 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 400.0%.

1881 census count

41

Ranked #27,870

Modern count

205

2016, ranked #19,250

Peak year

2010

226 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Daughtrey had 41 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,870 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016, ranked #19,250.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 146 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Daughtrey surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Daughtrey surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Daughtrey 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 25 #30,804
1881 historical 41 #27,870
1891 historical 70 #28,073
1901 historical 100 #22,863
1911 historical 146 #18,179
1997 modern 214 #16,893
1998 modern 211 #17,532
1999 modern 215 #17,425
2000 modern 210 #17,670
2001 modern 211 #17,376
2002 modern 215 #17,487
2003 modern 211 #17,513
2004 modern 206 #17,883
2005 modern 195 #18,458
2006 modern 199 #18,357
2007 modern 201 #18,428
2008 modern 209 #18,114
2009 modern 218 #18,015
2010 modern 226 #17,942
2011 modern 211 #18,630
2012 modern 202 #19,084
2013 modern 209 #18,984
2014 modern 210 #19,064
2015 modern 206 #19,208
2016 modern 205 #19,250

Geography

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Where Daughtreys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst, Wiggonholt, Hove, Itchingfield and Reigate. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Chichester, Rotherham, Cornwall, East Hampshire and Skye North West. 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 Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst Sussex
2 Wiggonholt Sussex
3 Hove Sussex
4 Itchingfield Sussex
5 Reigate Surrey

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Chichester 007 Chichester
2 Rotherham 025 Rotherham
3 Cornwall 005 Cornwall
4 East Hampshire 004 East Hampshire
5 Skye North West Highland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Daughtrey

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Daughtrey

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Daughtrey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Daughtrey household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Daughtrey is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Daughtrey is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Daughtrey 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Daughtrey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Daughtrey

The surname Daughtrey is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old English words "dohtor" meaning daughter, and the suffix "-ey" which denotes a place name. The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a place associated with the word "daughter".

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where it is written as "John de Doutré". This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name from its Old English roots. Other early spellings include "Douhtrey" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, and "Doughtrey" in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was William Daughtrey, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1346. Another early bearer of the name was John Doughtrey, who was listed in the Friary Rolls of York in 1399.

The surname Daughtrey has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir Thomas Daughtrey (1549-1627), an English landowner and Member of Parliament who served in the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Another was John Daughtrey (1625-1689), a Puritan minister and author who was one of the founders of the Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, Samuel Daughtrey (1714-1789) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Virginia, and his son, Samuel Daughtrey Jr. (1743-1821), served as a lieutenant in the American Revolutionary War. In the 19th century, John Daughtrey (1810-1892) was a wealthy cotton planter and slave owner in Mississippi.

While the Daughtrey surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to the United States and other English-speaking countries. The name continues to be associated with its historical origins and has left a lasting legacy through the individuals who have borne it over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Daughtrey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Daughtrey 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. Sussex leads with 30 Daughtreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.49x.

County Total Index
Sussex 30 44.49x
Yorkshire 8 2.02x
Hampshire 2 2.44x
Hertfordshire 1 3.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hove in Sussex leads with 9 Daughtreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 304.05x.

Place Total Index
Hove 9 304.05x
Itchingfield 6 10000.00x
Kimberworth 6 272.73x
Westbourne 6 1764.71x
Broadwater 2 129.03x
Hardham 2 20000.00x
Leeds 2 8.94x
West Tarring 2 2000.00x
Angmering 1 769.23x
Brighton 1 7.35x
Broxbourne 1 181.82x
Portsea 1 6.22x
Rusper 1 1428.57x
South Stoneham 1 56.18x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 5
Henry 2
Charles 1
Downer 1
Edmond 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Harry 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Lewes 1
Mark 1
Richard 1
William 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 Daughtrey households.

FAQ

Daughtrey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Daughtrey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Daughtrey surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Daughtrey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016. That gives Daughtrey a modern rank of #19,250.

What does the Daughtrey surname mean?

Meaning "daughter of", a surname derived from the Old French word "daughtree".

What does the Daughtrey map show?

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