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UK surname

Dualeh

A locative surname indicating someone from a place named Dualeh.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff, Tower Hamlets and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dualeh is 203 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

203

2016, ranked #19,396

Peak year

2016

203 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016, ranked #19,396.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Dualeh surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dualeh surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dualeh 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 3 #33,861
1997 modern 66 #31,038
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 78 #30,327
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 110 #26,412
2003 modern 120 #24,909
2004 modern 145 #22,289
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 156 #21,650
2008 modern 162 #21,350
2009 modern 176 #20,632
2010 modern 196 #19,698
2011 modern 173 #21,172
2012 modern 186 #20,141
2013 modern 181 #20,879
2014 modern 195 #20,036
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 203 #19,396

Geography

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Where Dualehs 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 Cardiff, Tower Hamlets, Liverpool, Sheffield and North Lincolnshire. 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 Cardiff 049 Cardiff
2 Tower Hamlets 018 Tower Hamlets
3 Liverpool 039 Liverpool
4 Sheffield 026 Sheffield
5 North Lincolnshire 008 North Lincolnshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dualeh

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dualeh

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Dualeh surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dualeh 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Dualeh is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dualeh 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dualeh falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dualeh 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 Dualeh, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dualeh

The surname DUALEH is of Somali origin, originating from the Horn of Africa region in the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "dua'a," which means "prayer" or "supplication." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their piety or religious devotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUALEH name can be found in the chronicles of the Ajuran Sultanate, a powerful medieval Somali empire that ruled over parts of modern-day Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya between the 13th and 17th centuries. A notable figure bearing this surname was Sultan Dualeh Ahmed, who reigned over the Ajuran Sultanate in the late 15th century and is credited with strengthening the empire's military and expanding its territories.

In the 16th century, the DUALEH name appeared in the writings of the famous Somali scholar and traveler Sidi Mahmoud Dualeh, who journeyed extensively throughout the Arabian Peninsula and documented his observations on the cultural and religious practices of the region.

During the 19th century, the DUALEH surname gained prominence in the Somali city-state of Harar, which was a major center of Islamic learning and culture in the Horn of Africa. One notable figure from this period was the poet and scholar Abubakar Dualeh, whose works played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of the Somali language and literature.

In more recent times, the DUALEH surname has been carried by several influential figures in Somali politics and society. One such individual was Abdullahi Dualeh, a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia in the 1960s and played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence.

Another notable figure was Ahmed Dualeh, a renowned Somali artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of his people. His sculptures and installations can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, including the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.

While the DUALEH surname has its roots in the Horn of Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and various European nations, where they have contributed to the cultural diversity and richness of their respective communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dualeh surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dualeh surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016. That gives Dualeh a modern rank of #19,396.

What does the Dualeh surname mean?

A locative surname indicating someone from a place named Dualeh.

What does the Dualeh map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dualeh 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.