2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dayries
A surname potentially derived from the French word "laiterie" meaning dairy or milk farm.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Dayries. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dayries surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Dayries in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dayries, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dayries
Among Census respondents with the surname Dayries, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dayries bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dayries surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.5% · 54
- Black or African American46.7% · 50
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dayries
Dayries appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,187 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,187 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dayries surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #151,639 | -0.8% |
| Count | 109 | 107 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dayries bearers went from 109 to 107 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,187 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #151,639.
FAQ
Dayries surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dayries?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Dayries. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Dayries?
Dayries ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Dayries. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dayries.
Has Dayries become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dayries went from 109 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Dayries?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dayries, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.5%. The next largest groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dayries in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.5% (54 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dayries appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (50.5%), Black (46.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dayries (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dayries mean?
A surname potentially derived from the French word "laiterie" meaning dairy or milk farm. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dayries (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Dayries?
Find out how many people are called Dayries on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.