Daniels Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Daniels 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

Daniels Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Daniels family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 518
Agricultural Labourer 190
House Servant 96
Labourer 72
Farm Labourer 53
Servant 52
At Home 49
General Servant 37
Dress Maker 37
Laundress 36
Gardener 28
Coal Miner 23
Pauper 22
House Keeper 22
Shoe Maker 21
Silk Weaver 21
Carpenter 20
Tailor 20
Annuitant 17
Errand Boy 17
Nurse 14
Butcher 14
Lace Maker 13
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 13
Weaver 13

Daniels Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Daniels 100% 61,771
2 Daniells 88% 3,305
3 Danels 86% 863
4 Danniels 88% 301
5 Danials 86% 212
6 Daniles 71% 209
7 Danils 86% 120

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

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