UK surname

Dalvi

A surname originating from Maharashtra, India, common among certain communities.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blackburn with Darwen, Luton and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dalvi is 193 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

193

2016, ranked #20,039

Peak year

2015

193 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016, ranked #20,039.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Dalvi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dalvi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Dalvi 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
1861	historical	4	#33,628
1911	historical	1	#34,332
1997	modern	83	#29,216
1998	modern	84	#29,537
1999	modern	87	#29,398
2000	modern	97	#28,142
2001	modern	94	#28,246
2002	modern	101	#27,766
2003	modern	108	#26,486
2004	modern	119	#25,200
2005	modern	126	#24,287
2006	modern	143	#22,619
2007	modern	134	#23,931
2008	modern	158	#21,690
2009	modern	163	#21,715
2010	modern	168	#21,733
2011	modern	178	#20,809
2012	modern	191	#19,802
2013	modern	186	#20,502
2014	modern	185	#20,739
2015	modern	193	#20,056
2016	modern	193	#20,039

Geography

Where Dalvis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Blackburn with Darwen, Luton and Manchester. 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	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Blackburn with Darwen 008	Blackburn with Darwen
2	Luton 002	Luton
3	Luton 013	Luton
4	Manchester 040	Manchester
5	Blackburn with Darwen 004	Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

First names often paired with Dalvi

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Aditi Aisha Aziza Fatima Priyanka Sonal Kaneez Huma Sameera Yasmin

Recent male names

Amit Munaf Abdul Asif Madhusudan Ahmed Virendra Mohammed Imtiyaz Saim

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Dalvi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dalvi, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Dalvi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dalvi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Dalvi is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dalvi is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dalvi falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Dalvi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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: Other Ethnic Group

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Dalvi

The surname Dalvi is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra, where it was initially used as a regional designation for those hailing from the coastal regions of the Konkan area. The name is thought to derive from the Marathi word "dalu," meaning a small hamlet or village, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely native inhabitants of these rural coastal settlements.

The earliest known records of the Dalvi surname can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan regions of central and southern India. Several historical documents from this period, including land grant records and inscriptions, mention individuals bearing the Dalvi surname, indicating their presence as landowners and influential figures in local communities.

One notable early reference to the Dalvi name can be found in the Bakhar of Kalyan, a historical chronicle written in the 17th century, which mentions a prominent Brahmin family with the surname Dalvi residing in the town of Kalyan, near present-day Mumbai. This family is said to have held significant influence and played a role in local governance during the Maratha Empire's rule in the region.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Dalvi surname was Govind Pant Dalvi, a renowned Marathi poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, including the iconic Panduranga Mahatmya, are considered seminal texts in Marathi literature and have been widely studied and celebrated.

Another notable figure bearing the Dalvi surname was Ramchandra Pant Dalvi (1753-1825), a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Peshwa's envoy to the British East India Company. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Maratha Empire and the British during a turbulent period of political upheaval.

In more recent times, the Dalvi surname has been associated with several distinguished individuals, such as Naresh Dalvi (1925-2008), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, representing the state of Maharashtra.

Vijay Dalvi (born 1954) is another notable figure, known for his contributions to the field of education. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai and has been recognized for his efforts in promoting academic excellence and reforms in higher education.

Lastly, Suresh Dalvi (1936-2016) was a celebrated Indian artist and sculptor, renowned for his striking metalwork and sculptures that captured the essence of Indian culture and mythology. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and institutions both in India and internationally.

While the Dalvi surname may have originated in a specific region of India, it has since become widespread throughout the country and has been adopted by individuals from various communities and backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dalvi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dalvi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016. That gives Dalvi a modern rank of #20,039.

What does the Dalvi surname mean?