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UK surname

Dauti

A surname of Albanian origin meaning "trumpeter" or "one who plays the trumpet".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Haringey, Enfield and Barking and Dagenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dauti is 134 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2014

134 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Dauti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dauti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dauti 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
1997 modern 6 #37,704
1998 modern 8 #37,334
1999 modern 8 #37,367
2000 modern 15 #36,425
2001 modern 17 #36,053
2002 modern 19 #35,991
2003 modern 23 #35,650
2004 modern 27 #35,444
2005 modern 39 #34,652
2006 modern 53 #33,854
2007 modern 58 #33,731
2008 modern 64 #33,402
2009 modern 70 #33,182
2010 modern 90 #31,621
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 129 #26,226
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Dautis 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 Haringey, Enfield, Barking and Dagenham and Greenwich. 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 Haringey 020 Haringey
2 Enfield 035 Enfield
3 Barking and Dagenham 021 Barking and Dagenham
4 Haringey 031 Haringey
5 Greenwich 011 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dauti

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

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

Dauti 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

Dauti falls in decile 3 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 Dauti is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Dauti

The surname DAUTI is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania and surrounding areas. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was derived from the Albanian word "daut," meaning "gift" or "present." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered a gift or blessing.

During the Ottoman rule over the region, many Albanians adopted Turkish-influenced surnames, and DAUTI emerged as one such variant. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Ottoman tax registers from the 16th century, where it was spelled as "Davti" or "Davuti."

In the 18th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including church records and legal documents from the regions of Shkodra and Lezha in northern Albania. One notable individual from this time was Mehmet Dauti, a respected scholar and educator who lived in the late 1700s.

As Albanians began migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond in the 19th and 20th centuries, the surname DAUTI spread across different countries. In Italy, for instance, there are records of a Marash Dauti, a prominent businessman and community leader in the city of Bari, who lived from 1875 to 1948.

Another notable figure was Hysni Dauti, an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1920s and played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Ottoman rule.

In the United States, one of the earliest documented instances of the DAUTI surname can be found in the early 20th century, when Albanian immigrants began settling in cities like Boston and New York. One such individual was Shefqet Dauti, a prominent writer and journalist who was born in 1890 and played a significant role in preserving Albanian culture and literature in the diaspora.

Throughout the 20th century, the DAUTI name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and professionals. For example, Agim Dauti was a renowned Albanian painter and sculptor who lived from 1931 to 2011, and his works are widely celebrated for their artistic and cultural significance.

While the DAUTI surname may have evolved over time and across different regions, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Balkan region, particularly Albania, where it originated as a testament to the value placed on the concept of a "gift" or "blessing."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dauti surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dauti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Dauti a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Dauti surname mean?

A surname of Albanian origin meaning "trumpeter" or "one who plays the trumpet".

What does the Dauti map show?

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