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

Daffron, 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 Daffron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daffron in America

Daffron is the 20165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daffron surname appeared 1,323 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 Daffron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daffron to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Daffron

The surname Daffron has its origins in England, traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'dæfre' and 'dun,' which together mean 'a hill where daffodils grow.' This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or landmark adorned with daffodils.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name Daffron appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This reference indicates the surname's longstanding presence in the region.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as 'de Daffron' and 'atte Daffron' began to emerge, reflecting the use of locational surnames at the time. These variations likely referred to individuals residing near or originating from a place called Daffron.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Daffron was Robert de Daffron, who lived in the village of Daffron, Yorkshire, in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir William Daffron, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 under the command of King Henry V.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name began to standardize to its current form, 'Daffron.' During this period, the Daffron family established themselves as landowners in various parts of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Daffron surname was Thomas Daffron (1555-1612), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. His son, Edward Daffron (1585-1647), followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful trader and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.

Another significant figure was Sir John Daffron (1620-1692), a renowned military commander who served in the English Civil War and later became a member of Parliament. His bravery and leadership earned him knighthood from King Charles II in 1661.

In the 18th century, the Daffron family continued to play a role in various aspects of English society. One notable individual from this period was Reverend William Daffron (1725-1798), a respected clergyman and scholar who authored several theological works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daffron

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

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 Daffron 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Daffron has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Daffron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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