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UK surname

Dulay

A surname associated with individuals from the Philippines.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Dulay surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 337, ranked #13,552, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Warwick, Sandwell and Gedling.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dulay is 337 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8325.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

337

2016, ranked #13,552

Peak year

2016

337 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dulay had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 337 in 2016, ranked #13,552.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Dulay surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dulay surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dulay 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
1851 historical 9 #31,675
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1997 modern 172 #19,371
1998 modern 193 #18,511
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 205 #17,940
2001 modern 206 #17,624
2002 modern 232 #16,637
2003 modern 244 #15,861
2004 modern 239 #16,193
2005 modern 240 #16,092
2006 modern 252 #15,642
2007 modern 252 #15,815
2008 modern 274 #15,063
2009 modern 299 #14,445
2010 modern 334 #13,690
2011 modern 334 #13,556
2012 modern 322 #13,799
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 329 #13,918
2015 modern 331 #13,739
2016 modern 337 #13,552

Geography

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Where Dulays 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 Warwick, Sandwell and Gedling. 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 Warwick 015 Warwick
2 Warwick 010 Warwick
3 Sandwell 034 Sandwell
4 Gedling 004 Gedling
5 Warwick 013 Warwick

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dulay

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dulay 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 Dulay

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Dulay surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Dulay household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Dulay 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

Dulay 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

Dulay falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dulay is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Dulay

The surname DULAY has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "dulay," which means "to drift" or "to wander." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who were known for their nomadic or wandering lifestyle.

In the early 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers arrived in the Philippines, they encountered various indigenous tribes and communities. Many of these groups did not have formal surnames, so the Spanish introduced the practice of assigning surnames to the locals. The surname DULAY likely emerged during this period as a way to identify individuals or families with a particular trait or characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname DULAY can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by Spanish authorities in the Philippines in the late 18th century. This catalog served as a reference for the distribution and registration of surnames among the local population.

Notable individuals with the surname DULAY include:

1. Francisco Dulay (1838-1917), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule during the Philippine Revolution. 2. Manuela Dulay (1860-1932), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 3. Isidro Dulay (1892-1968), a Filipino painter and sculptor known for his works depicting rural life and scenes from Philippine folklore. 4. Lourdes Dulay (1919-2005), a renowned Filipino writer and literary critic who contributed significantly to the development of modern Philippine literature. 5. Feliciano Dulay (1943-2008), a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Representatives for several terms.

While the surname DULAY has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and global diaspora. However, the name remains closely tied to its Philippine heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the indigenous communities from which it originated.

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1881 census detail

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Dulay families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dulay surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 2 Dulays recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.57x.

County Total Index
Surrey 2 10.57x
Gloucestershire 1 13.12x
Middlesex 1 2.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southwark St John in Surrey leads with 2 Dulays recorded in 1881 and an index of 1666.67x.

Place Total Index
Southwark St John 2 1666.67x
Siddington 1 10000.00x
Whitechapel London 1 263.16x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dulay surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Catherine 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dulay surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Daniel 1
John 1

Top occupations

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 Dulay households.

FAQ

Dulay surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dulay surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Dulay surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dulay surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 337 in 2016. That gives Dulay a modern rank of #13,552.

What does the Dulay surname mean?

A surname associated with individuals from the Philippines.

What does the Dulay map show?

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