UK surname
A surname likely derived from a place name related to a valley or dale.
In the 1881 census there were 105 people recorded with the Dalman surname, ranking it #19,183 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 65, ranked #34,017, down from #19,183 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Stoke-next-Guildford and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dalman is 151 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 38.1%.
1881 census count
105
Ranked #19,183
Modern count
65
2016, ranked #34,017
Peak year
1901
151 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dalman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dalman surname density by area, 1881 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 | 127 | #14,547 |
| 1861 | historical | 99 | #21,294 |
| 1881 | historical | 105 | #19,183 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 151 | #17,988 |
| 1911 | historical | 110 | #21,519 |
| 1997 | modern | 83 | #29,216 |
| 1998 | modern | 77 | #30,289 |
| 1999 | modern | 75 | #30,661 |
| 2000 | modern | 73 | #30,881 |
| 2001 | modern | 72 | #30,813 |
| 2002 | modern | 67 | #31,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 73 | #31,186 |
| 2004 | modern | 67 | #31,976 |
| 2005 | modern | 68 | #32,097 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 66 | #32,948 |
| 2008 | modern | 62 | #33,565 |
| 2009 | modern | 70 | #33,182 |
| 2010 | modern | 76 | #33,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 65 | #33,964 |
| 2013 | modern | 63 | #34,193 |
| 2014 | modern | 64 | #34,141 |
| 2015 | modern | 65 | #34,036 |
| 2016 | modern | 65 | #34,017 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Stoke-next-Guildford, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Farnham. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Stoke-next-Guildford | Surrey |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Farnham | Surrey |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dalman 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 Dalman, 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 Dalman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dalman 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, Dalman 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 Dalman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dalman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Dalman has its origins in Sweden, where it can be traced back to the late 17th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "dal," meaning "valley," and the suffix "-man," which denotes a person from a particular place or region. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived in or near a valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalman can be found in the church records of Värmland County, Sweden, where a man named Anders Dalman was born in 1689. Another early record comes from the parish registers of Östergötland County, where a man named Johan Dalman was born in 1711.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Dalman became more widespread throughout Sweden, with notable bearers including the Swedish botanist and professor Johan Wilhelm Dalman (1787-1828) and the Swedish archaeologist and numismatist Isak Gustaf Albin Dalman (1846-1927).
The name also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Germany, where it was sometimes spelled as "Dahlmann." One notable German bearer of this variant spelling was the historian and politician Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann (1785-1860), who played a significant role in the German revolutions of 1848-1849.
In the United Kingdom, the name Dalman is relatively rare, but there are a few recorded instances. One notable British bearer was the Orientalist and theologian Gustaf Dalman (1855-1941), who was born in Sweden but spent much of his career in Palestine, where he conducted extensive research on the language and culture of the region.
Another notable individual with the surname Dalman was the Swedish-American artist Gustaf Dalman (1892-1955), who was born in Sweden but immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. He became known for his landscape paintings and illustrations, and his work can be found in several museums and collections across the United States.
Overall, the surname Dalman has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries, with its roots firmly planted in the valleys of Sweden. While it may not be a particularly common name today, it has been borne by notable individuals in fields ranging from botany and archaeology to art and theology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dalman 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. Surrey leads with 32 Dalmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.41x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 32 | 6.41x |
| Middlesex | 18 | 1.76x |
| Sussex | 15 | 8.69x |
| Lancashire | 13 | 1.07x |
| Warwickshire | 10 | 3.87x |
| Essex | 4 | 1.98x |
| Northamptonshire | 4 | 4.15x |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1.91x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 1.62x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.44x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.62x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.48x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.29x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.75x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Guildford St Mary in Surrey leads with 9 Dalmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 1475.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford St Mary | 9 | 1475.41x |
| Pulborough | 9 | 1428.57x |
| Oldham | 8 | 20.39x |
| Shoreditch London | 8 | 18.02x |
| Bermondsey | 7 | 22.96x |
| Islington London | 7 | 7.05x |
| Birmingham | 6 | 6.97x |
| Farnham | 6 | 154.64x |
| Salford | 5 | 13.99x |
| Battersea | 4 | 10.61x |
| Coventry St Michael | 4 | 48.19x |
| Daventry | 4 | 294.12x |
| Leyton Low | 4 | 97.32x |
| Slaugham | 4 | 714.29x |
| Fring | 3 | 5000.00x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 5.22x |
| Stoke | 2 | 85.11x |
| Abinger | 1 | 243.90x |
| Cuckfield | 1 | 57.47x |
| Godalming | 1 | 31.85x |
| Great Malvern | 1 | 35.84x |
| Guildford Holy Trinity | 1 | 105.26x |
| Hartshorn | 1 | 163.93x |
| Hastings St Mary | 1 | 23.26x |
| Kingston On Thames | 1 | 8.34x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 1 | 15.63x |
| Nantwich | 1 | 38.02x |
| Ryde | 1 | 22.17x |
| Wraysbury | 1 | 434.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dalman 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 Dalman 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 Dalman households.
FAQ
In 1881, 105 people were recorded with the Dalman surname. That placed it at #19,183 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 65 in 2016. That gives Dalman a modern rank of #34,017.
A surname likely derived from a place name related to a valley or dale.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dalman 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.