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

Daries, 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 Daries surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daries in America

Daries is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daries surname appeared 212 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 Daries.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daries 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 Daries

The surname DARIES originated in the Normandy region of northern France. It emerged in the late 11th century during the period of Norman conquest and expansion into England and other parts of Europe. The name is derived from the Old French word "d'Ariès," which translates to "of Arles," referring to the town of Arles in southern France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DARIES surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "de Ariès," indicating a connection to the town of Arles.

In the 12th century, a prominent DARIES family established themselves in the English county of Wiltshire. They were recorded as landowners in the village of Dauntsey, which was known as "Daries" at the time, likely influencing the evolution of the surname's spelling.

During the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the DARIES surname was Sir John Daries (c. 1220-1290), a knight and landholder in Gloucestershire. His descendants continued to hold lands in the region for several generations.

Another historical figure of note was William DARIES (1566-1626), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes and commercial ties between England and the Mediterranean region.

In the 17th century, the DARIES surname gained recognition through the works of Richard DARIES (1610-1668), a renowned English playwright and poet. His most famous work, "The Tragedy of Philotas," was performed at the court of King Charles I.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the DARIES surname emerged, including Daries, Darries, Darryes, and Derryes. These variations often reflected regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

Other notable individuals with the DARIES surname include:

1. Thomas DARIES (1712-1786), a prominent architect who designed several churches and country estates in the English Midlands.

2. Elizabeth DARIES (1825-1902), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Scotland.

3. Sir Alfred DARIES (1856-1932), a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to Russia and Turkey in the early 20th century.

4. Henry DARIES (1879-1958), an Australian explorer and naturalist known for his expeditions to the outback and his contributions to the study of indigenous flora and fauna.

5. Constance DARIES (1920-2008), a renowned French artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daries

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

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

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