Daniel Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Daniel Name Meaning: From the Hebrew personal name, meaning 'god is my judge'

A popular personal name & subsequently a frequent surname, no doubt originating from the Bible story where Daniel was thrown to the lions for his steadfast allegiance to his faith. First found in Sussex when Duke William of Normandy granted lands for their distinguished service at the Battle of Hastings

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Daniel Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Daniel family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 313
Female Servant 286
Independent 184
Farmer 155
Labourer 137
Male Servant 99
Collier 66
Shoe Maker 58
Miner 43
Mason 29
Dress Maker 28
Carpenter 24
Weaver 23
Ag Labourer 22
Tin Miner 22
Gardener 20
Tailor 20
Pauper 19
Pupil 19
Butcher 18
Independant 17
Potter 17
Apprentice 16
Coal Miner 16
Clerk 16

Daniel Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Daniel 100% 57,422
2 Daniell 86% 6,944
3 Danniel 86% 336
4 Denial 67% 211
5 Danel 83% 205
6 Donel 67% 194
7 Donal 50% 157
8 Danial 83% 147

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The surname Daniel is the most popular version of all its varients

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