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 1,173
Agricultural Labourer 227
Labourer 168
Domestic Servant 94
Dress Maker 65
General Servant 60
Laundress 49
Servant 41
Carpenter 39
Cotton Weaver 30
Ag Labourer 29
Lace Maker 29
Straw Plaiter 27
Coal Miner 27
Gardener 26
Fustian Cutter 23
House Keeper 22
Farmers Son 21
Farm Labourer 21
Blacksmith 21
Wife Of Above 20
Annuitant 20
Charwoman 20
Errand Boy 20
Nurse 19

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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