Dandy family name history and map

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Dandy in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 22 people named Dandy in Ireland: 12 men and 10 women.

Counties and map with Dandy in Ireland

Most Dandys were found in Dublin (17), with smaller numbers in Monaghan (5).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Dandy average age in 1911

The average Dandy in 1911 was 21.2 years old, though with only 22 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Dandy literacy in 1911

Of the Dandys whose literacy was recorded, 52.4% could both read and write, 4.8% could read but not write, and 42.9% could do neither.

Dandy common first names

Among the Dandys were men named William (3), Joseph (2), Michael (2), Patrick (2) and Christopher and women named Elizabeth (2), Teresa (2), Anne, Bridget and Catherina.

Dandy occupations in 1911

The most common entry on a Dandy's census form was "Scholar"; 36.4% (8) were children at school. Among the rest, the most common occupations were general labourer (13.6%), farmer (9.1%), knitter / lace worker (4.5%) and retired / pensioner (4.5%).

What religion is Dandy?

Dandys were predominantly Roman Catholic (77.3%). The remainder were mostly Anglican (22.7%).

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Dandy statistics (1911)

Number: 22
Rank: 9,046
Average Age: 21

Dandy in the USA (2020)

Number: 1,153
Rank: 22,806

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it may show as zero. 

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