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

Dayzie, 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 Dayzie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dayzie in America

Dayzie is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dayzie surname appeared 164 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 Dayzie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dayzie 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 Dayzie

The surname DAYZIE has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the Old English word "dæg," meaning day, and may have been derived from a place name or occupation related to working during the daytime hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1589, where a John Dayzie is listed as a resident. Another early reference can be found in the Hertfordshire County Records of 1612, which mention a William Dayzie from the village of Tring.

The DAYZIE name is also found in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. For example, in 1647, a Thomas Dayzie is recorded as a landowner in the village of Shenley, Hertfordshire. And in 1712, a marriage record in the parish of St. Giles in Cripplegate, London, lists a Sarah Dayzie and her husband, John Smith.

Notable individuals with the surname DAYZIE include:

1. Robert Dayzie (1683-1745), an English merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, who donated funds for the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

2. Elizabeth Dayzie (1721-1789), a pioneering female author from Gloucestershire, known for her collection of poetry entitled "Verses from the Countryside."

3. James Dayzie (1776-1847), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was commended for his bravery in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

4. Mary Dayzie (1812-1884), a prominent social reformer from Manchester, who campaigned for better working conditions and education opportunities for factory workers and their families.

5. Henry Dayzie (1857-1932), a renowned architect from London, whose notable works include the design of several landmark buildings in the city, such as the Royal Opera House and St. Paul's Cathedral's library extension.

While the DAYZIE surname may not be as common as some other English names, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dayzie

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

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

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