Daniells

Introduction
Daniells is a British surname of English and Anglo-Saxon origins. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Daniel", with "Daniel" being a common given name of biblical origin.

History
The surname Daniells has ancient roots, dating back to the Middle Ages in England. It is derived from the personal name "Daniel", which itself has Hebrew origins and means "God is my judge". The surname was likely first used to distinguish individuals by referencing their father's name (e.g. "son of Daniel").

During the early medieval period, surnames began to be adopted more widely in England for taxation and administrative purposes, leading to the establishment of hereditary family names. The surname Daniells would have been passed down from generation to generation.

Over the centuries, the Daniells surname would have spread throughout England as families migrated and settled in different regions. Variants of the name may have emerged due to regional accents and dialects.

Distribution
Today, the surname Daniells is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom. It is found dispersed across various regions, with concentrations in areas where historical Daniells families were prominent. The distribution of the surname may also reflect patterns of migration and settlement over time.

Famous Individuals
While the surname Daniells may not be as well-known as some other British surnames, there have been notable individuals bearing this name throughout history. These individuals may have made contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, sciences, or politics.

There are approximately 730 people named Daniells in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,385th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Daniells.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Oliver
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Fiona
  • Jean
  • Joan
  • Meryl
  • Michelle
  • Sheila
  • Susan

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