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UK surname

Dallimore

An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "valley by the lake".

In the 1881 census there were 460 people recorded with the Dallimore surname, ranking it #7,211 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 933, ranked #6,126, up from #7,211 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Helen and Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swansea, Vale of White Horse and Blaenau Gwent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dallimore is 1,001 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 102.8%.

1881 census count

460

Ranked #7,211

Modern count

933

2016, ranked #6,126

Peak year

2009

1,001 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dallimore had 460 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,211 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 933 in 2016, ranked #6,126.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 912 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Dallimore surname distribution map

The map shows where the Dallimore surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Dallimore surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Dallimore over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 278 #8,089
1861 historical 217 #11,220
1881 historical 460 #7,211
1891 historical 566 #6,713
1901 historical 776 #5,788
1911 historical 912 #4,892
1997 modern 911 #5,918
1998 modern 958 #5,866
1999 modern 977 #5,813
2000 modern 975 #5,814
2001 modern 966 #5,747
2002 modern 972 #5,817
2003 modern 950 #5,833
2004 modern 971 #5,737
2005 modern 951 #5,774
2006 modern 961 #5,739
2007 modern 985 #5,675
2008 modern 986 #5,715
2009 modern 1,001 #5,762
2010 modern 991 #5,914
2011 modern 966 #5,982
2012 modern 923 #6,128
2013 modern 967 #5,988
2014 modern 968 #6,028
2015 modern 953 #6,058
2016 modern 933 #6,126

Geography

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Where Dallimores are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Helen, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Trowbridge and Newchurch. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Swansea, Vale of White Horse, Blaenau Gwent and Great Yarmouth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 St Helen Hampshire
3 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
4 Trowbridge Wiltshire
5 Newchurch Hampshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Swansea 018 Swansea
2 Vale of White Horse 001 Vale of White Horse
3 Swansea 007 Swansea
4 Blaenau Gwent 007 Blaenau Gwent
5 Great Yarmouth 009 Great Yarmouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dallimore

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dallimore surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dallimore

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dallimore, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Dallimore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Dallimore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Dallimore is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dallimore is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dallimore falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dallimore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dallimore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dallimore

The surname Dallimore is of English origin, derived from a place name. It likely originated in the medieval period, somewhere between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to come from the Old English words "dæl," meaning a valley or dell, and "mor," meaning a moor or marsh. Thus, the name would have originally referred to someone who lived near a marshy valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1379 Poll Tax records for Yorkshire, where it appears as "Dalymore." This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time. Throughout the centuries, the name has had various spellings, including Dallimore, Dallmer, Dallimore, and Dallemer.

In terms of historical references, the name Dallimore does not appear to be mentioned in major historical documents like the Domesday Book. However, it is likely that the name was associated with specific locations or place names in England, particularly in areas with marshes or valleys.

One notable individual with the surname Dallimore was Arnold Dallimore (1887-1973), a British botanist and horticulturist who specialized in rhododendrons and azaleas. He wrote several books on these subjects, including "Rhododendron Hybrids" and "Azaleas and Their Cultivation."

Another Dallimore of note was John Dallimore (1809-1879), an English architect who designed several buildings in the Gothic Revival style, including St. Andrew's Church in Taunton, Somerset.

In the 18th century, there was a William Dallimore (1707-1786), an English farmer and landowner from Gloucestershire. Records indicate that he owned a substantial amount of land in the area.

During the 17th century, a Thomas Dallimore (1635-1712) lived in Worcestershire, England. He was a member of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, and was involved in the local Quaker community.

In the 16th century, there was a John Dallimore (1547-1624) who was a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the city's governance and trade affairs during his lifetime.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Dallimore has a long history in England, with its origins likely stemming from a descriptive place name related to a marshy valley or dell. The name has evolved over time, with various spellings and individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Dallimore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dallimore surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 72 Dallimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.90x.

County Total Index
Somerset 72 9.90x
Glamorgan 69 8.77x
Wiltshire 56 14.02x
Hampshire 54 5.83x
Surrey 46 2.09x
Gloucestershire 42 4.74x
Monmouthshire 22 6.74x
Sussex 20 2.63x
Berkshire 15 4.42x
Kent 15 0.97x
Middlesex 15 0.33x
Lancashire 14 0.26x
Essex 6 0.67x
Norfolk 5 0.72x
Cornwall 4 0.78x
Herefordshire 3 1.62x
Staffordshire 2 0.13x
Channel Islands 1 0.75x
Cheshire 1 0.10x
Royal Navy 1 1.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helens in Hampshire leads with 39 Dallimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 579.49x.

Place Total Index
St Helens 39 579.49x
Llanrhidian Higher 32 640.00x
Trowbridge 25 141.56x
Brighton 18 11.72x
Lambeth 18 4.57x
Bedminster 15 21.96x
Bradford On Avon 15 117.28x
Newington 15 8.99x
Walcot 14 36.16x
Wells St Cuthbert 12 241.94x
Llandaff 11 42.05x
Plumstead 11 21.41x
St Woollos 11 30.19x
Ystradyfodwg 10 14.50x
Bedwellty 9 15.61x
Bristol St Paul In 9 38.14x
St Pancras London 9 2.48x
Aughton 7 131.83x
Bristol St George 7 17.09x
Broughton Gifford 7 736.84x
Dalton In Wigan 7 909.09x
Kempley 7 1590.91x
Kingstanley 7 214.07x
Roath 7 19.60x
Wandsworth 7 16.10x
Aberdare 6 11.12x
Easthampstead 6 329.67x
Newent 6 133.33x
Radstock 6 125.52x
Ryde 6 30.17x
Warfield 6 194.81x
West Ham 6 3.05x
Whatley 6 895.52x
Hevingham 5 423.73x
Semington 5 769.23x
Bath St James 4 52.77x
Deptford St Paul 4 3.37x
Newport 4 79.68x
Paulton 4 120.12x
Redruth 4 27.66x
Camberwell 3 1.04x
Fareham 3 26.95x
Hilperton 3 236.22x
Upton Bishop 3 275.23x
Barkham 2 588.24x
Bath St Michael 2 54.50x
Cam 2 73.53x
Cheddleton 2 62.70x
Chewton Mendip 2 166.67x
Christchurch 2 19.80x
Hove 2 5.99x
Litton 2 588.24x
Priddy 2 571.43x
Swansea Town 2 3.10x
Bathwick 1 12.42x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 3.39x
Bristol St Stephen 1 43.48x
Bulkington 1 370.37x
Camerton 1 47.17x
Chelsea London 1 0.73x
Clevedon 1 13.23x
Farnham 1 5.84x
Frodsham Lordship 1 59.17x
Margam 1 11.40x
Paddington London 1 0.60x
Portsea 1 0.55x
Reading St Giles 1 3.01x
Royal Navy 1 2.17x
Shanklin 1 36.23x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 1.10x
St Faith Under St Pauls 1 277.78x
St George Hanover Square 1 1.26x
St Martin 1 12.20x
St Marylebone London 1 0.41x
Stapleton 1 5.95x
Sunbury 1 18.45x
Thames Ditton 1 21.88x
Westbury On Trym 1 3.33x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dallimore surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 25
Emily 11
Sarah 11
Eliza 10
Alice 9
Annie 8
Elizabeth 8
Jane 8
Ada 7
Emma 7
Kate 7
Caroline 6
Louisa 5
Martha 5
Ann 4
Edith 4
Ellen 4
Harriet 4
Maria 4
Charlotte 3
Fanny 3
Florence 3
Amelia 2
Beatrice 2
Bertha 2
Dorcas 2
Georgina 2
Hannah 2
Isabella 2
Jemima 2
Jessie 2
Lucy 2
Margaret 2
Sophia 2
Susan 2
Anna 1
Clara 1
Elizth. 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Francis 1
Jennett 1
Julia 1
Katherine 1
Kezia 1
Laura 1
Lillian 1
Louesa 1
Verena 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dallimore surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 34
John 23
Henry 17
James 15
Thomas 15
George 13
Albert 8
Alfred 8
Charles 7
Arthur 6
Frank 6
Frederick 6
Edward 5
Ernest 5
Walter 5
Joseph 4
Richard 4
Edwin 2
Francis 2
Fredk. 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Oliver 2
Robert 2
Sidney 2
Aurther 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Earnest 1
Edgar 1
Edmund 1
Elijah 1
Eneas 1
F.G. 1
Fred 1
Fredrick 1
H.E. 1
Harold 1
Isaac 1
Ivor 1
Jas 1
Jeo 1
Job 1
Jos. 1
Josiah 1
Leonard 1
Louis 1
Matthew 1
Olave 1
Wm.George 1

FAQ

Dallimore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dallimore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 460 people were recorded with the Dallimore surname. That placed it at #7,211 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dallimore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 933 in 2016. That gives Dallimore a modern rank of #6,126.

What does the Dallimore surname mean?

An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "valley by the lake".

What does the Dallimore map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dallimore bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.