DAILY
Daily
Daily is a British surname of English origin. The surname can be traced back to medieval times and is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dæg," which means "day." This suggests that the surname may have originally been a nickname for someone who had a particular association with or was born on a certain day of the week.
The distribution of the Daily surname in the United Kingdom shows concentrations in various regions, with historical ties to areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire.
Over the years, the Daily name has seen various spellings and adaptations, including Dailey and Daley, reflecting changes in pronunciation and handwriting practices. The surname may have evolved further as individuals moved and settled in different regions or countries.
Individuals bearing the Daily surname have made significant contributions in different fields, from literature and arts to politics and business. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, with modern variations reflecting personal preferences and changing naming conventions.
Today, the Daily surname remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, symbolising ancestral ties, heritage, and a shared history.
There are approximately 347 people named Daily in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Daily.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alan
- Andrew
- Edward
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steve
- Thomas
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Christine
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Laura
- Marie
- Marion
- Mary
- Sarah
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Dailey
- Dail
- Daill
- Dahl
- Daili
- Dailley
- Daillie
- Dailly
- Dails
- Dalay
- Daley
- Dali
- Dalia
- Dalie
- Dalio
- Dalis
- Dalley
- Dalli
- Dallie
- Dallis
- Dally
- Daly
- Dayley
- Dayly
- Dealey
- Deally
- Dealy
- Deely
- Deiley
- Deily
- Deley
- Delly
- Dely
- Dieley
- Dieli
- Daal
- Dahlia
- Daile
- Dale
- Daliya
- Dall
- Dallay
- Dallyn
- Daul
- Dawl
- Dayil
- Deallie
- Deeley
- Deil
- Delley
- Dellys
- Delys
- Dualy
- Doyley
- Dulay
- Tiley
- Tolley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.