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

Daughtry, 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 Daughtry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daughtry in America

Daughtry is the 5925th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daughtry surname appeared 5,816 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Daughtry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daughtry 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 Daughtry

The surname Daughtry has its origins in England, where it first appeared sometime around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dohtor," meaning daughter, and may have been used as a descriptive name for someone who had a particularly close relationship with their daughter or who had an occupation involving caring for or teaching young girls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daughtry can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a John Doughtri is mentioned. The spelling variations of the name during this time included Doughtri, Doughtrie, and Doughtery.

In the 14th century, the name Daughtry was found in various records across different regions of England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a Walter Doughtry. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread throughout the country.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Daughtry gained further prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was William Daughtry, a merchant from Bristol who was born in 1586 and played a significant role in the city's trade with the Americas.

Another notable figure was Thomas Daughtry, an English clergyman born in 1624 who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Wimborne Minster, Dorset. His writings and sermons from the time provide valuable insight into the religious and social climate of the era.

In the 18th century, the Daughtry surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing individuals with this name residing in counties like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire.

One noteworthy individual from this period was John Daughtry, a prominent landowner and magistrate from Gloucestershire, who lived from 1710 to 1782. His estate and influence within the local community were well-documented.

As the 19th century dawned, the Daughtry name gained recognition beyond England's borders. James Daughtry, born in 1812 in Somerset, was a successful merchant who established trading links between England and the British colonies in the West Indies.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Daughtry who have left their mark on history throughout the centuries. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of England's cultural and social landscapes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daughtry

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

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

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