DAYS
Days
Days is a locational surname of English origin derived from the Old English word "daeges", meaning "dwellers or attendants at the dairy farm or dairy houses." The surname was likely given to individuals who lived or worked at or near a dairy farm. Variants of the surname include Dayes and Daise.
The distribution of the Days surname in the United Kingdom shows concentrations in counties such as Devon, Hampshire, and Sussex, suggesting that these areas were where the surname was most prominent historically.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Days include [to be completed with notable individuals]. The name has contributed to British culture both historically and in modern times.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
The Days surname stands as a reminder of the agricultural heritage and settlement patterns of Britain.
There are approximately 176 people named Days in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Days.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- John
- Jonathan
- Malcolm
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Caroline
- Claire
- Daisy
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Laura
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.