Find out how popular the last name Daclan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Daclan.

Daclan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Daclan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daclan in America

Daclan is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daclan surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Daclan.

The history of the last name Daclan

The surname DACLAN is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the rural areas of Aberdeenshire. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "dath" meaning color or dye, and "clan" referring to a family or tribe. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a profession or clan related to dyeing or coloring materials.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DACLAN can be found in the Aberdeen Council Registers from 1398, which lists a John Daclan as a resident of the area. Another historical reference is found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1456, where a Robert Daclan is mentioned as a merchant in Aberdeen.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Scotland, with records showing a James Daclan born in Stirling in 1532. This individual is notable for being one of the first recorded DACLANS to hold a position of prominence, serving as a magistrate in the town of Stirling.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a prominent DACLAN family in the Scottish Highlands. Angus Daclan (1615-1679) was a respected clan leader and landowner in the region of Inverness-shire. His son, Duncan Daclan (1648-1712), played a significant role in the Jacobite risings, supporting the cause of the deposed Stuart monarchs.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the literary works of Alexander Daclan (1725-1798), a renowned poet and author from Edinburgh. His collection of poems, titled "The Highlands Lyre," was widely acclaimed and helped to popularize Scottish literature during that era.

Moving into the 19th century, the name DACLAN became more widely dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, as Scottish families emigrated to other parts of the world. One notable figure from this period was James Daclan (1812-1887), a successful businessman and industrialist who established a textile manufacturing company in Manchester, England.

Throughout its history, the surname DACLAN has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from clan leaders and merchants to poets and industrialists. While its origins may be rooted in the dyeing or coloring trade, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and contributions across multiple centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daclan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Daclan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Daclan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Daclan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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