Dayries last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Dayries

A surname potentially derived from the French word "laiterie" meaning dairy or milk farm.

Dayries, 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 Dayries surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dayries in America

Dayries is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dayries surname appeared 109 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 Dayries.

The history of the last name Dayries

The surname Dayries is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "dairier," which referred to a dairyman or a person involved in the production and sale of dairy products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dayries can be found in the Doomsday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in parts of England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the name Dayries appeared in various records and documents from the Île-de-France region, particularly in the areas surrounding Paris. During this time, the name was also spelled as "Dairiere," "Dairier," and "Dayrier," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Dayries was Jean-Baptiste Dayries (1736-1810), a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. Born in Toulouse, he studied under renowned artists such as François Boucher and Joseph-Marie Vien.

Another prominent individual was Étienne Dayries (1778-1846), a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in several battles, including the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805, and was later appointed as a general in the French army.

In the 19th century, the Dayries family gained recognition in the field of winemaking. Pierre Dayries (1822-1895), a vintner from the Bordeaux region, was renowned for his exceptional wine production techniques and played a crucial role in establishing the reputation of the region's wines on the international market.

The name Dayries can also be traced back to the town of Dayries, located in the Tarn department of southern France. This place name likely contributed to the surname's origins and was used by families residing in or near the area.

In more recent times, Jacques Dayries (1920-2005), a French author and journalist, gained recognition for his works on history and culture. His book "La Vie Quotidienne en France au Temps de la Renaissance" (Daily Life in France During the Renaissance) was widely acclaimed and provided valuable insights into the daily lives of people during the Renaissance period.

Throughout its history, the surname Dayries has been associated with various occupations, from dairy production and winemaking to the arts and literature, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to different aspects of French society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dayries

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

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 Dayries was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 55.96% 61
Non-Hispanic Black Only 41.28% 45
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin (S)% (S)

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.

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

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