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UK surname

Duhaney

A surname referring to someone from the town of Duhaney in Jamaica.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Trafford, Kirklees and Islington.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duhaney is 181 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2010

181 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Duhaney surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Duhaney surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Duhaney 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 1 #34,435
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 131 #23,709
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 117 #24,974
2002 modern 133 #23,585
2003 modern 144 #22,270
2004 modern 152 #21,628
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 155 #21,477
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 160 #21,521
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 173 #21,172
2012 modern 155 #22,762
2013 modern 153 #23,314
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Duhaneys 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 Trafford, Kirklees, Islington and Lambeth. 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 Trafford 001 Trafford
2 Kirklees 035 Kirklees
3 Islington 013 Islington
4 Lambeth 009 Lambeth
5 Trafford 003 Trafford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duhaney

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duhaney

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Duhaney 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

Duhaney 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

Duhaney 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Duhaney

The surname Duhaney originated in Jamaica and is derived from the French words "du" meaning "of" and "haney" which was a term used to refer to a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who hailed from a particular small village or settlement.

The earliest known record of the name Duhaney dates back to the late 17th century in Jamaica. It is believed to have been adopted by freed slaves or their descendants who took on surnames after being emancipated. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name include John Duhaney, born around 1680, and Mary Duhaney, born in 1695.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in several records of landowners and plantation owners in Jamaica. Notable individuals from this period include Edward Duhaney, a prominent sugar plantation owner born in 1720, and his son, also named Edward Duhaney, who inherited the family's estates and was born in 1755.

During the 19th century, the Duhaney family became well-known in Jamaica for their involvement in the sugar trade and their philanthropic efforts. One of the most notable members of the family was John Duhaney, born in 1810, who served as a member of the Jamaican Legislative Council and was instrumental in the establishment of several schools and churches on the island.

Another famous individual with the surname Duhaney was Sir William Duhaney, born in 1835, who was a successful businessman and politician in Jamaica. He served as a member of the Jamaican Privy Council and was knighted by Queen Victoria in recognition of his contributions to the island's development.

In the 20th century, the name Duhaney continued to be prominent in Jamaican society, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was Sir Donald Duhaney, born in 1905, who was a prominent lawyer and judge in Jamaica and served as the country's Chief Justice from 1962 to 1972.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Duhaney surname: questions and answers

How common is the Duhaney surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Duhaney a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Duhaney surname mean?

A surname referring to someone from the town of Duhaney in Jamaica.

What does the Duhaney map show?

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