UK surname
A surname derived from a French place name or personal name.
In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Dallin surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 42, ranked #35,336, down from #24,420 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dallin is 101 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 35.4%.
1881 census count
65
Ranked #24,420
Modern count
42
2016, ranked #35,336
Peak year
1861
101 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dallin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dallin surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 45 | #25,168 |
| 1861 | historical | 101 | #20,955 |
| 1881 | historical | 65 | #24,420 |
| 1891 | historical | 74 | #27,538 |
| 1901 | historical | 75 | #25,852 |
| 1911 | historical | 54 | #27,423 |
| 1997 | modern | 41 | #33,552 |
| 1998 | modern | 44 | #33,462 |
| 1999 | modern | 38 | #34,142 |
| 2000 | modern | 35 | #34,420 |
| 2001 | modern | 34 | #34,356 |
| 2002 | modern | 31 | #34,866 |
| 2003 | modern | 33 | #34,773 |
| 2004 | modern | 35 | #34,783 |
| 2005 | modern | 34 | #35,056 |
| 2006 | modern | 34 | #35,255 |
| 2007 | modern | 34 | #35,410 |
| 2008 | modern | 32 | #35,610 |
| 2009 | modern | 35 | #35,545 |
| 2010 | modern | 35 | #35,676 |
| 2011 | modern | 36 | #35,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 37 | #35,531 |
| 2013 | modern | 41 | #35,384 |
| 2014 | modern | 40 | #35,454 |
| 2015 | modern | 40 | #35,422 |
| 2016 | modern | 42 | #35,336 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster, London parishes, St Pancras and Portsmouth, Portsea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| 3 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dallin surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dallin, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Dallin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dallin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Dallin is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dallin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dallin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DALLIN originated in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dæl" meaning "valley" and "lyn" meaning "pool" or "stream," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a valley with a stream or pool.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DALLIN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner by the name of "Dallinus" in the county of Gloucestershire.
In the 13th century, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Dallyn," "Dallyng," and "Dallinge," in various historical records and documents from different parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
One notable person with the surname DALLIN was Thomas Dallin, a 15th-century English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol in 1472 and 1478.
Another significant figure was John Dallin, born in 1604 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent Puritan minister and one of the founders of the town of Dedham, Massachusetts, in the British colonies of North America.
In the 18th century, Joseph Dallin, born in 1727 in Somerset, England, was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative clock designs and mechanisms.
Cyrus Edwin Dallin, born in 1861 in Springville, Utah, USA, was a renowned American sculptor known for his works depicting Native American subjects. Some of his most famous sculptures include "Appeal to the Great Spirit" and "The Signal of Peace."
Another notable person with the surname DALLIN was Alfred Dallin, born in 1892 in Reading, England. He was a respected British architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in the early 20th century.
While the surname DALLIN has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dallin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 11 Dallins recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.78x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 11 | 10.78x |
| Devon | 10 | 7.58x |
| Hampshire | 8 | 6.16x |
| Oxfordshire | 7 | 17.88x |
| Gloucestershire | 6 | 4.83x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 0.95x |
| Brecknockshire | 4 | 31.55x |
| Lanarkshire | 4 | 1.95x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 3.66x |
| Essex | 2 | 1.60x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.71x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.39x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.01x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.46x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 2.18x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedminster in Somerset leads with 10 Dallins recorded in 1881 and an index of 104.28x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedminster | 10 | 104.28x |
| Ilfracombe | 8 | 588.24x |
| Portsea | 8 | 31.41x |
| Oxford St Giles | 7 | 374.33x |
| Mangotsfield | 5 | 403.23x |
| Brecknock St John | 4 | 373.83x |
| Rutherglen | 4 | 132.89x |
| Chelsea London | 3 | 15.71x |
| East Stonehouse | 2 | 76.92x |
| Grinsdale | 2 | 6666.67x |
| West Ham | 2 | 7.24x |
| Ashborne | 1 | 149.25x |
| Bromley | 1 | 30.30x |
| Clerkenwell London | 1 | 6.68x |
| Clifton | 1 | 15.90x |
| East Lydford | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Monks Coppenhall | 1 | 18.94x |
| St Johns | 1 | 2500.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.95x |
| St Woollos | 1 | 19.57x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 15.34x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dallin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dallin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Dallin households.
FAQ
In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Dallin surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 42 in 2016. That gives Dallin a modern rank of #35,336.
A surname derived from a French place name or personal name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dallin bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.