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

Daughty, 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 Daughty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daughty in America

Daughty is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daughty surname appeared 159 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 Daughty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daughty 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 Daughty

The surname Daughty is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "dohtig," which means "brave" or "valiant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who displayed these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Thomas Doughty is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Daughty surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a William Doughty as a taxpayer. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records that provide valuable insights into the distribution and prominence of surnames during that period.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like Thomas Doughty (c. 1545-1578), an English explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe. Doughty was later accused of mutiny and executed by Drake in Patagonia.

Another notable figure was Michael Doughty (1591-1672), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Teddington, Middlesex. He is known for his work "The Unlawfulness of Defensive War" published in 1642.

In the 18th century, William Doughty (1691-1782) was an English merchant and member of the Virginia Company, playing a significant role in the early colonization efforts of North America.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Doughty, Doughtie, and Doughty. These variations can be found in historical records and manuscripts from various parts of England.

Throughout its history, the Daughty surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, clergymen, merchants, and more. While the name's origins can be traced back to Old English, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of English heritage and the stories woven into surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daughty

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

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

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