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

Daise, 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 Daise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daise in America

Daise is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daise surname appeared 725 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 Daise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daise 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 Daise

The surname DAISE is of English origin, emerging in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English word 'dæg' meaning 'day' and 'hus' meaning 'house'. This suggests the name may have referred to a dwelling associated with a specific day or time, perhaps used as a meeting place or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DAISE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it appears as 'Dayhus'. This document was a survey of landholdings and tenants in various counties, providing valuable insight into the distribution and variations of surnames during that era.

The DAISE surname is also mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1290, where it is spelled 'Deyhouse'. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, documenting tax payments and other fiscal transactions, further cementing the presence of the name in medieval England.

A notable figure bearing the DAISE surname was John Daise, born in 1645 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, playing a significant role in the local economy and community affairs of his time.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Daise, born in 1702 in Yorkshire. She was a respected scholar and educator, known for her contributions to the advancement of education for women during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, William Daise, born in 1815 in Gloucestershire, made his mark as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the iconic Daise Manor, which still stands today as a testament to his craftsmanship.

The DAISE surname also found its way into literary works, with the character of Thomas Daise appearing in the novel "The Village Chronicles" by Mary Russell Mitford, published in 1824. This fictional character was based on a real-life figure from the author's village, further cementing the name's presence in the cultural fabric of the time.

Another notable figure was Sir Robert Daise, born in 1862 in Dorset. He was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, earning numerous accolades and honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daise

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

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

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