UK surname
A spelling variant of the French surname Dallon referring to someone from the Dallons region or "down the valley".
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Dallon surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5, ranked #38,264, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochester, St James Clerkenwell and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dallon is 220 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 92.4%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
5
2016, ranked #38,264
Peak year
1861
220 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dallon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dallon surname density by area, 1891 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 | 84 | #19,067 |
| 1861 | historical | 220 | #11,076 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 172 | #16,663 |
| 1901 | historical | 53 | #28,271 |
| 1911 | historical | 19 | #31,416 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 12 | #36,790 |
| 1999 | modern | 15 | #36,476 |
| 2000 | modern | 16 | #36,316 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 9 | #37,101 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 16 | #36,766 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 16 | #36,937 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 5 | #38,264 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochester, St James Clerkenwell, Manchester, St George the Martyr and Lambeth. 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 | Rochester | Kent |
| 2 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dallon 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 Dallon, 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 Dallon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dallon 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, Dallon 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 Dallon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dallon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Dallon originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "dell" or "dael," meaning a valley or dell, and "dun," meaning a hill or down. This suggests that the name may have been a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a valley or hill.
The earliest recorded mention of the surname Dallon can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where it was spelled as "de Dallon." This indicates that the name was likely associated with a specific place name or location in Lincolnshire during that time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where it was spelled as "Dallon." This suggests that the surname had spread to other parts of northern England by that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Dallon was John Dallon, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317. Another early bearer of the name was William Dallon, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1349.
Notable individuals with the surname Dallon throughout history include:
1. Sir Robert Dallon (c. 1450 - 1520), an English soldier and courtier who served under Henry VII and Henry VIII. 2. Thomas Dallon (1570 - 1642), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works. 3. John Dallon (1615 - 1688), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Scarborough during the 17th century. 4. Elizabeth Dallon (1670 - 1748), a British writer and poet who published several works in the early 18th century. 5. William Dallon (1785 - 1857), an English industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Dallon Mills in Lancashire.
The surname Dallon has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Dalton, which is derived from the same Old English word "dael" or "dell." This further reinforces the topographic origin of the name, suggesting a connection to valleys, dells, or hilly regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dallon 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. Warwickshire leads with 14 Dallons recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.76x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 14 | 8.76x |
| Kent | 9 | 4.16x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.93x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.10x |
| Worcestershire | 7 | 8.46x |
| Glamorgan | 5 | 4.53x |
| Surrey | 5 | 1.62x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2.14x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.98x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.83x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.01x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.76x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 2.29x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 1.18x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1.78x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leamington Priors in Warwickshire leads with 10 Dallons recorded in 1881 and an index of 254.45x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington Priors | 10 | 254.45x |
| Plumstead | 7 | 97.09x |
| Stourbridge | 6 | 281.69x |
| Llandaff | 5 | 136.24x |
| Oldham | 5 | 20.59x |
| Hammersmith London | 4 | 25.61x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 4 | 31.35x |
| Foleshill | 3 | 178.57x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 8.44x |
| Lostock Gralam | 3 | 1764.71x |
| Deptford St Paul | 2 | 11.99x |
| Manchester | 2 | 5.91x |
| Old Monkland | 2 | 24.57x |
| Aspatria | 1 | 192.31x |
| Aston | 1 | 2.27x |
| Britford | 1 | 270.27x |
| Edinburgh St Marys | 1 | 60.61x |
| Fairfield | 1 | 151.52x |
| Great Malvern | 1 | 57.80x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 1 | 17.21x |
| Totteridge | 1 | 714.29x |
| Woking | 1 | 53.76x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dallon 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 Dallon 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 Dallon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 16 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Assistant Overseer & Collector | 1 |
| Bread Baker | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Butcher Apprentice | 1 |
| Card Maker | 1 |
| Chemists Assistant | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Commercial Clerk | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Elastic Weaver | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Engine Fitter Wife | 1 |
| Glass Worker (Embosser) | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Nurse Dom Serv | 1 |
| Railway Station Master | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
| Shoeing Smith | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Dallon surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 5 in 2016. That gives Dallon a modern rank of #38,264.
A spelling variant of the French surname Dallon referring to someone from the Dallons region or "down the valley".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dallon 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.