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

Daughtery, 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 Daughtery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daughtery in America

Daughtery is the 20216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daughtery surname appeared 1,318 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 Daughtery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daughtery 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 Daughtery

The surname Daughtery originated in England during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "dohtor" and "tre," meaning "daughter" and "tree" respectively. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a particular tree or landmark associated with a daughter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Daughtery can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Dohtretree." This early spelling suggests the name was initially a locational surname, referring to a specific place or residence.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, the name is spelled "Doughtertree," indicating the evolution of the surname over time. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the southern county of Sussex during the late 13th century.

The Daughtery surname gained prominence in the 14th century, with notable individuals such as William Daughtery (1320-1392), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. His son, John Daughtery (1348-1421), served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Scarborough.

During the Tudor period, the Daughtery family established themselves as landed gentry in the counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One notable figure from this time was Sir Thomas Daughtery (1505-1572), who served as a justice of the peace and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1564.

In the 17th century, the Daughtery surname found its way to the American colonies, with early settlers such as Edward Daughtery (1628-1692), who arrived in Virginia in 1650. He later became a successful tobacco planter and served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

Another notable individual was Captain John Daughtery (1675-1743), a merchant and sea captain from Boston, Massachusetts. He gained fame for his daring exploits during the War of the Spanish Succession, capturing several enemy ships and earning the nickname "The Scourge of the Caribbean."

As the centuries progressed, the Daughtery surname spread across various regions, with individuals contributing to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Notable figures included Professor William Daughtery (1820-1897), a renowned scholar of classical literature at Oxford University, and novelist Elizabeth Daughtery (1865-1942), whose works explored themes of social justice and women's rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daughtery

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

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

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