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UK surname

Daynes

A surname derived from a place name associated with the Old English words "denu" meaning valley or "dene" referring to a valley or wooded pasture.

In the 1881 census there were 474 people recorded with the Daynes surname, ranking it #7,040 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 840, ranked #6,645, up from #7,040 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rugby, St George Tombland, St Peter Mountergate, St John Timberhill, All Saints, St Michael at Thorn, St Ju and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Norfolk, Broadland and Norwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daynes is 976 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 77.2%.

1881 census count

474

Ranked #7,040

Modern count

840

2016, ranked #6,645

Peak year

1999

976 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Daynes had 474 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,040 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 840 in 2016, ranked #6,645.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 805 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Daynes surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Daynes surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Daynes 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 179 #11,346
1861 historical 292 #8,626
1881 historical 474 #7,040
1891 historical 500 #7,430
1901 historical 669 #6,507
1911 historical 805 #5,456
1997 modern 940 #5,767
1998 modern 954 #5,879
1999 modern 976 #5,817
2000 modern 972 #5,829
2001 modern 955 #5,796
2002 modern 954 #5,904
2003 modern 930 #5,935
2004 modern 933 #5,916
2005 modern 874 #6,164
2006 modern 871 #6,204
2007 modern 885 #6,163
2008 modern 881 #6,236
2009 modern 907 #6,223
2010 modern 905 #6,357
2011 modern 870 #6,501
2012 modern 848 #6,539
2013 modern 856 #6,594
2014 modern 853 #6,640
2015 modern 851 #6,596
2016 modern 840 #6,645

Geography

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Where Daynes' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rugby, St George Tombland, St Peter Mountergate, St John Timberhill, All Saints, St Michael at Thorn, St Ju, London parishes, St Paul, St Saviour, St Edmund, St Simon and Jude, St Peter Hungate, St Michael at Plea, St Martin a and Mattishall. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Norfolk, Broadland and Norwich. 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 Rugby Warwickshire
2 St George Tombland, St Peter Mountergate, St John Timberhill, All Saints, St Michael at Thorn, St Ju Norfolk
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Paul, St Saviour, St Edmund, St Simon and Jude, St Peter Hungate, St Michael at Plea, St Martin a Norfolk
5 Mattishall Norfolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Norfolk 001 South Norfolk
2 Broadland 005 Broadland
3 Norwich 013 Norwich
4 Broadland 009 Broadland
5 Broadland 015 Broadland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Daynes

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Daynes

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Daynes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Daynes 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Daynes is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Daynes is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Daynes falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Daynes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Daynes

The surname DAYNES is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English words "dæg" meaning day and "ness" meaning headland or promontory. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent coastal feature or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Daines" or "Deynes". This vital historical record shows that the name was present in various counties across England, including Essex, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the surname began to appear in various spellings such as "Deynes", "Daynes", and "Deines". These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Daynes, a renowned English soldier and diplomat who lived during the 16th century. He served under King Henry VIII and played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Cambrai in 1529.

Another historical figure associated with the name was William Daynes, born in 1601 in Warwickshire. He was a prominent Puritan minister and author, known for his religious writings and sermons.

In the 18th century, the name DAYNES gained recognition through the work of Joseph Daynes, a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. Born in 1733, he made significant contributions to the fields of navigation and celestial mechanics.

Moving into the 19th century, John Daynes, born in 1803 in Wiltshire, was a celebrated architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects across England.

Another influential figure was Mary Daynes, born in 1859 in Yorkshire. She was a pioneering educator and social reformer, advocating for the education of women and working towards improving the living conditions of the underprivileged.

Throughout its history, the surname DAYNES has been associated with various locations across England, including the county of Derbyshire, where the village of Dains bears a striking resemblance to the name's original spelling.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Daynes families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Daynes 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. Norfolk leads with 281 Daynes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.03x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 281 40.03x
Middlesex 39 0.85x
Kent 33 2.12x
Yorkshire 31 0.69x
Lancashire 17 0.31x
Cambridgeshire 14 4.84x
Suffolk 12 2.16x
Essex 11 1.22x
Warwickshire 10 0.87x
Bedfordshire 5 2.12x
Lincolnshire 4 0.55x
Hertfordshire 3 0.95x
Surrey 3 0.13x
Derbyshire 2 0.28x
Worcestershire 2 0.34x
Sussex 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Heigham in Norfolk leads with 36 Daynes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 95.54x.

Place Total Index
Heigham 36 95.54x
Norwich St Paul 30 714.29x
Norwich St Stephen 19 295.03x
Horstead With Stanninghall 18 2045.45x
Lakenham 15 150.45x
Wymondham 12 167.13x
Mile End Old Town London 9 9.26x
Norwich St Margaret 9 825.69x
Norwich St Peter 9 195.23x
Rugby 9 57.77x
Barnham Broom 8 1142.86x
East Dereham 8 90.19x
Keighley 8 16.59x
Norwich St George Colegate 8 313.73x
Norwich St John Sepulchre 8 175.44x
Norwich St Michael At 8 196.56x
Gaywood 7 555.56x
Hackney London 7 2.73x
Ranworth 7 1489.36x
River 7 707.07x
Salhouse 7 714.29x
Shipley 7 29.81x
St Andrewthe Less 7 21.19x
Bintree 6 833.33x
Bromley London 6 5.97x
Eaton St Andrew 6 307.69x
Guisbrough 6 60.67x
Horton Kirby 6 248.96x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 6 28.48x
Lakenheath 6 204.08x
Norwich St Martin At Oak 6 140.52x
Pendleton In Salford 6 9.30x
Ridgwell 6 582.52x
Sittingbourne 6 48.78x
St Pancras London 6 1.63x
Tottington Lower End 6 23.31x
Brandon 5 132.63x
Bunwell 5 370.37x
Frittenden 5 344.83x
Biddenden 4 187.79x
Bradford 4 3.65x
Islington London 4 0.90x
Leighton Buzzard 4 39.33x
Oulton 4 212.77x
Sutton St Mary 4 57.97x
Bethnal Green London 3 1.51x
Bishop Stortford 3 28.54x
Caistor Next Yarmouth 3 121.46x
Dagenham 3 55.97x
Horton In Bradford 3 4.25x
Little Ryburgh 3 1071.43x
Melbourn 3 106.38x
Milton 3 348.84x
Norwich St Benedict 3 95.85x
Norwich St Helen 3 344.83x
Salford 3 1.88x
Sporle With Palgrave 3 263.16x
Tacolnestone 3 434.78x
Thorpe Next Norwich 3 40.32x
Brentwood 2 36.43x
Cringleford 2 571.43x
Cuddington 2 232.56x
Feltwell 2 147.06x
Great Yarmouth 2 3.44x
Hethersett 2 112.36x
Sheffield 2 1.39x
Shipston On Stour 2 73.80x
Tonbridge 2 3.56x
Whittington 2 20.22x
Aslacton 1 212.77x
Bacton 1 136.99x
Charlton Next Woolwich 1 6.16x
Churchover 1 200.00x
Holt 1 41.67x
Horseheath 1 117.65x
Keymer 1 18.38x
Manchester 1 0.41x
Marsham 1 114.94x
Norwich St Peter Mancroft 1 28.41x
Thurgoland 1 32.79x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 32
John 21
George 19
Thomas 15
Robert 13
James 12
Samuel 12
Alfred 11
Charles 9
Walter 8
Joseph 7
Arthur 6
Henry 6
Edward 5
Abraham 4
Albert 4
Benjamin 4
Ernest 4
Daniel 3
Fisher 3
Frederick 3
Fredrick 3
Clement 2
Fred 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Laban 2
Reuben 2
Richard 2
Stephen 2
Chas.H. 1
Edgar 1
Edwin 1
Ellis 1
Ephraim 1
Horatio 1
Hubert 1
Isaac 1
Jessie 1
Jonathan 1
Lewis 1
Michael 1
Miles 1
Oliver 1
Paul 1
Percival 1
Philip 1
Robt.William 1
Ruben 1
Thos.Farrow 1

FAQ

Daynes surname: questions and answers

How common was the Daynes surname in 1881?

In 1881, 474 people were recorded with the Daynes surname. That placed it at #7,040 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Daynes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 840 in 2016. That gives Daynes a modern rank of #6,645.

What does the Daynes surname mean?

A surname derived from a place name associated with the Old English words "denu" meaning valley or "dene" referring to a valley or wooded pasture.

What does the Daynes map show?

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