DAUGHTREY
Daughtrey
Daughtrey is a surname of English origin, particularly prevalent in the southern regions of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Deawulf", a combination of the elements "deaw" meaning dear or beloved, and "wulf" which translates to wolf. Over time, this evolved into the surname Daughtrey as we know it today.
The Daughtrey surname has a long history, with records dating back to medieval times. It is believed to have originated in the county of Hampshire in southern England, where families bearing this name were known to have resided. Over the centuries, branches of the Daughtrey family have spread to other parts of the UK, particularly to neighbouring counties such as Surrey and Sussex.
Notable individuals bearing the Daughtrey surname have made contributions to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name has also been passed down through generations, with many descendants around the world proudly bearing the Daughtrey name.
In contemporary times, the Daughtrey surname continues to be a prominent part of British heritage, with individuals tracing their ancestry back to the original bearers of the name in medieval times. The name serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of family histories that make up the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 324 people named Daughtrey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Daughtrey.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Ivan
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Sean
Female
- Barbara
- Dorothy
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Janice
- Joanne
- Lorraine
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Dartry
- Daugharty
- Daugherty
- Daughety
- Daughney
- Daughter
- Daughters
- Daughterty
- Daughtery
- Daughtey
- Daughtray
- Daughtree
- Daughtry
- Daultrey
- Dautry
- Dawdy
- Dawtrey
- Dawtry
- Docharty
- Docherty
- Dockery
- Dockray
- Doddy
- Dogerty
- Dogharty
- Dogherty
- Doharty
- Doherty
- Dority
- Doty
- Dougharty
- Dougher
- Dougherty
- Doughety
- Doughty
- Douherty
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.