DAYNES
Daynes
Daynes is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Dagena", meaning "son of Dæg". The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history such as Daines, Danes, and Deanes.
Origins and History
The Daynes surname is believed to have first emerged in the region of East Anglia in England, where the Anglo-Saxons settled after the Roman withdrawal. It is thought to signify ancestry from the Old English people or possibly even as an occupational surname for those who were involved in the weaving industry.
Notable Individuals
Over the years, several notable individuals bearing the surname Daynes have made their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and sports. One such example is [Name of Notable Individual], who [brief description of their achievements].
Distribution and Popularity
The distribution of the Daynes surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, due to historical migrations and the global diaspora. Today, individuals bearing the surname can be found not only in England but also in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries with historical connections to the British Isles.
References
Cottle, B. (1983). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Penguin Reference.
Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,243 people named Daynes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,240th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Daynes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Alison
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Lucy
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.