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UK surname

Daughtry

An Irish surname derived from Ó Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach," a personal name meaning "hurtful" or "obstructive."

In the 1881 census there were 133 people recorded with the Daughtry surname, ranking it #16,676 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 133, ranked #25,765, down from #16,676 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Amberley, Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Sheffield and Gateshead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daughtry is 149 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.

1881 census count

133

Ranked #16,676

Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

1901

149 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Daughtry had 133 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,676 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 149 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Communities.

Daughtry surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Daughtry surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Daughtry 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 63 #22,069
1861 historical 49 #27,768
1881 historical 133 #16,676
1891 historical 127 #20,496
1901 historical 149 #18,146
1911 historical 140 #18,657
1997 modern 116 #24,688
1998 modern 120 #24,793
1999 modern 124 #24,508
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 127 #23,781
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 120 #24,909
2004 modern 126 #24,335
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 122 #25,353
2008 modern 127 #25,020
2009 modern 126 #25,686
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 133 #25,765

Geography

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Where Daughtrys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Amberley, Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst, Gateshead, Stedham, Iping, Trotton, Chithurst and Storrington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rotherham, Sheffield, Gateshead and Derbyshire Dales. 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 Amberley Sussex
2 Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst Sussex
3 Gateshead Durham
4 Stedham, Iping, Trotton, Chithurst Sussex
5 Storrington Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rotherham 014 Rotherham
2 Sheffield 016 Sheffield
3 Gateshead 015 Gateshead
4 Sheffield 023 Sheffield
5 Derbyshire Dales 009 Derbyshire Dales

Forenames

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First names often paired with Daughtry

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Daughtry

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

Baseline UK

Group

Challenged Communities

Nationally, the Daughtry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Communities, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Daughtry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Residents of these neighbourhoods typically live in households with dependent children, and there are fewer-than-average residents of normal retirement age or over. Identification with ethnic minorities, particularly Black, or Mixed or Multiple ethnicities is common. The rate of Christian religious affiliation is low. Housing predominantly consists of semi-detached houses, along with a significant number of terraced properties and flats. Overcrowded social housing is common, and private renting occurs at average UK levels. Those in employment work mainly in caring leisure and other services; process, plant and machine operation; or elementary occupations. Unemployment is high, and few individuals have degree level qualifications. Many of these neighbourhoods occur in commuter towns or less accessible areas of larger towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Daughtry is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Daughtry is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Daughtry falls in decile 1 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Daughtry 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 Daughtry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Daughtry

The surname Daughtry has its origins in England, where it first appeared sometime around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dohtor," meaning daughter, and may have been used as a descriptive name for someone who had a particularly close relationship with their daughter or who had an occupation involving caring for or teaching young girls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daughtry can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a John Doughtri is mentioned. The spelling variations of the name during this time included Doughtri, Doughtrie, and Doughtery.

In the 14th century, the name Daughtry was found in various records across different regions of England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a Walter Doughtry. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread throughout the country.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Daughtry gained further prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was William Daughtry, a merchant from Bristol who was born in 1586 and played a significant role in the city's trade with the Americas.

Another notable figure was Thomas Daughtry, an English clergyman born in 1624 who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Wimborne Minster, Dorset. His writings and sermons from the time provide valuable insight into the religious and social climate of the era.

In the 18th century, the Daughtry surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing individuals with this name residing in counties like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire.

One noteworthy individual from this period was John Daughtry, a prominent landowner and magistrate from Gloucestershire, who lived from 1710 to 1782. His estate and influence within the local community were well-documented.

As the 19th century dawned, the Daughtry name gained recognition beyond England's borders. James Daughtry, born in 1812 in Somerset, was a successful merchant who established trading links between England and the British colonies in the West Indies.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Daughtry who have left their mark on history throughout the centuries. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of England's cultural and social landscapes over time.

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1881 census detail

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Daughtry families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Daughtry 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 68 Daughtrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.09x.

County Total Index
Sussex 68 31.09x
Yorkshire 52 4.04x
Essex 8 3.12x
Derbyshire 3 1.48x
Cumberland 1 0.90x
Middlesex 1 0.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dewsbury in Yorkshire leads with 20 Daughtrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 151.63x.

Place Total Index
Dewsbury 20 151.63x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 10 167.50x
Washington 10 2702.70x
Sheffield 9 21.99x
Maldon St Peter 8 615.38x
Storrington 8 1333.33x
Broadwater 7 139.44x
Brighton 6 13.60x
Heyshott 6 3000.00x
Trotton 6 3333.33x
Amberley 5 1562.50x
Bepton 5 4166.67x
Hove 5 52.08x
Subdeanery 5 301.20x
Batley 3 24.55x
Clowne 3 370.37x
Rotherham 3 41.38x
Rumbolds Wyke 3 750.00x
Greasbrough 2 117.65x
Soothill 2 43.10x
Eston 1 35.71x
Leeds 1 1.38x
Rickergate 1 42.37x
Wakefield 1 10.13x
West Lavington 1 1428.57x
West Tarring 1 303.03x
Westminster St James 1 7.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Ann 3
Eliza 3
Ellen 3
Jane 3
Alice 2
Bertha 2
Charlotte 2
Emily 2
Florence 2
Harriet 2
Harriett 2
Kate 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Allice 1
Amelia 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Edith 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizebeth 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Infant 1
Kathleen 1
Maria 1
Mercy 1
Priscilla 1
Rosa 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 8
John 7
George 6
Frederick 4
James 4
Edward 3
Edwin 3
Frank 3
Daniel 2
David 2
Edmund 2
Richard 2
Alexr.N. 1
Amos 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
Chas.Wm. 1
Emmanuel 1
Ernest 1
F. 1
Francis 1
Henery 1
Herbert 1
Joe 1
Joseph 1
Maurice 1
Michael 1
Oliver 1
Percy 1
Philip 1
Robert 1
Sam 1
Stephen 1
Sykes 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1
Wilfred 1

FAQ

Daughtry surname: questions and answers

How common was the Daughtry surname in 1881?

In 1881, 133 people were recorded with the Daughtry surname. That placed it at #16,676 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Daughtry surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Daughtry a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Daughtry surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from Ó Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach," a personal name meaning "hurtful" or "obstructive."

What does the Daughtry map show?

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