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

Dazey, 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 Dazey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dazey in America

Dazey is the 38484th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dazey surname appeared 575 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 Dazey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dazey 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 Dazey

The surname Dazey is believed to have originated from the Old French word "daisier", which means a maker or seller of daisies. It is thought to have first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, brought over by French settlers and soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it is spelled "Dayser". This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 13th century. Another early spelling variation found in historical records is "Dayzeour".

In the 14th century, the name Dazey can be found in various tax rolls and legal documents from counties across southern England, particularly in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. This indicates that the name had spread and become more widespread during this period.

The Dazey surname is also associated with certain place names in England, such as the village of Daisey in Hertfordshire. It is possible that some instances of the surname derived from these location names rather than the occupational origin.

Notable historical figures with the surname Dazey include Walter Dazey, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Records show he owned several properties and traded extensively with continental Europe.

In the 17th century, Richard Dazey (1619-1688) was a prominent Puritan minister who served as the vicar of Bradfield St. Clare in Suffolk. He was known for his strict Calvinist beliefs and wrote several theological works.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Dazey (1728-1807), a pioneering female botanist and naturalist from Yorkshire. She published several books on the flora and fauna of northern England and corresponded with leading scientists of her time.

During the 19th century, John Dazey (1803-1879) was a successful industrialist from Manchester who owned several textile mills and factories. He was also involved in local politics and served as a magistrate.

Lastly, William Dazey (1862-1923) was a renowned architect from London responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall extension and parts of Buckingham Palace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dazey

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

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

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