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UK surname

Dumas

French surname derived from "du mas," meaning "of the farm," referring to someone who lived on or owned a farm.

In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Dumas surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 184, ranked #20,731, up from #22,357 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tunbridge Wells, South Gloucestershire and East Dorset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dumas is 195 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 132.9%.

1881 census count

79

Ranked #22,357

Modern count

184

2016, ranked #20,731

Peak year

2014

195 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dumas had 79 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,357 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016, ranked #20,731.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 79 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dumas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dumas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dumas 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 40 #26,118
1861 historical 33 #29,814
1881 historical 79 #22,357
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 70 #26,383
1911 historical 71 #25,742
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 156 #21,144
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 174 #19,829
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 177 #19,759
2003 modern 169 #20,092
2004 modern 177 #19,662
2005 modern 170 #20,066
2006 modern 162 #20,886
2007 modern 164 #20,973
2008 modern 172 #20,523
2009 modern 182 #20,201
2010 modern 192 #19,960
2011 modern 187 #20,132
2012 modern 179 #20,679
2013 modern 187 #20,436
2014 modern 195 #20,036
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 184 #20,731

Geography

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Where Dumas' 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 Tunbridge Wells, South Gloucestershire, East Dorset, Mole Valley and Colchester. 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 Tunbridge Wells 012 Tunbridge Wells
2 South Gloucestershire 024 South Gloucestershire
3 East Dorset 001 East Dorset
4 Mole Valley 008 Mole Valley
5 Colchester 021 Colchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dumas

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dumas

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Dumas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Dumas 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Dumas is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dumas 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

Dumas falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dumas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Dumas

The surname Dumas originates from France and has its roots in the Old French term "dumas," which means "hillock" or "small hill." This name likely emerged in the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive name referring to someone who lived near a small hill or mound.

The earliest recorded instances of the Dumas surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of France, including Normandy, Burgundy, and Provence. It is believed that the name may have derived from place names with similar spellings, such as Dumatz or Dumat.

In the 14th century, the name appears in historical records, including the tax rolls of the Dauphiné region in southeastern France. The Dumas family was also present in the Domesday Book, a renowned medieval census conducted in England in 1086, suggesting their presence in the region during that time.

One of the earliest and most notable individuals with the Dumas surname was Jean Dumas, a French Protestant theologian who lived from 1515 to 1572. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and served as a minister in Geneva, Switzerland.

Another famous bearer of the Dumas name was Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870), a celebrated French writer and playwright known for his historical novels, including "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." His father, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas (1762-1806), was a renowned general in the French Revolutionary Wars.

In the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Dumas (1800-1884) was a prominent French chemist and politician. He made significant contributions to organic chemistry and served as a member of the French Academy of Sciences.

Adelaïde Edmonde Dumas (1854-1945), better known as Edmonde Dumas, was a French feminist and author who advocated for women's rights and social reforms in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure with the Dumas surname was Georges Dumas (1866-1946), a French philosopher and sociologist who made contributions to the study of social psychology and the philosophy of education.

Throughout history, the Dumas surname has been associated with individuals from various fields, including literature, science, politics, and philosophy, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear this name.

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1881 census detail

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Dumas families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dumas 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. Middlesex leads with 21 Dumas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.73x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 21 2.73x
Surrey 19 5.06x
Gloucestershire 10 6.62x
Derbyshire 7 5.80x
Kent 6 2.28x
Lanarkshire 4 1.61x
Hampshire 2 1.27x
Renfrewshire 2 3.35x
Sussex 2 1.54x
Bedfordshire 1 2.51x
Essex 1 0.66x
Glamorgan 1 0.75x
Lancashire 1 0.11x
Leicestershire 1 1.17x
Northumberland 1 0.87x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 9 Dumas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 93.46x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 9 93.46x
Derby St Peter 7 182.29x
Chipping Sodbury 6 2142.86x
Camberwell 5 10.16x
Hackney London 5 11.58x
Islington London 5 6.70x
Barony 4 6.34x
Cheltenham 4 34.31x
Ealing 3 43.60x
Newington 3 10.54x
St Peters 3 245.90x
Greenock Oldor West 2 1250.00x
Hastings St Leonards 2 104.71x
St Marylebone London 2 4.86x
St Pancras London 2 3.23x
Westminster St James 2 25.25x
Cardiff St Mary 1 13.53x
Deptford St Paul 1 4.93x
Dorking 1 39.68x
Folkestone 1 19.61x
Holdenhurst 1 24.15x
Kensington London 1 2.33x
Leicester St Margaret 1 4.80x
Margate St John Baptist 1 20.79x
Melchbourne 1 1666.67x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 14.60x
Oldham 1 3.39x
Penge 1 20.33x
Prittlewell 1 47.39x
St Anne Soho London 1 22.73x
St Thomas Winchester 1 90.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 3
Eliza 2
Elizabeth 2
Emily 2
Louisa 2
Adeline 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Annie 1
Augusta 1
Beatrice 1
Christina 1
Clara 1
Constance 1
Ethel 1
Janet 1
Janette 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Lillia 1
Lydia 1
M.A. 1
Madame 1
Marguerite 1
Marian 1
Marie 1
Martha 1
Merceline 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 4
James 3
Alexander 2
Camille 2
Conrad 2
Edouard 2
Peter 2
William 2
A.S. 1
Alexandra 1
Alexandre 1
Alfred 1
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
Auguste 1
Charles 1
Eugene 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
Gerald 1
H.C.S. 1
Harry 1
Octovias 1
Philip 1
Ralph 1
Robert 1

FAQ

Dumas surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dumas surname in 1881?

In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Dumas surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dumas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016. That gives Dumas a modern rank of #20,731.

What does the Dumas surname mean?

French surname derived from "du mas," meaning "of the farm," referring to someone who lived on or owned a farm.

What does the Dumas map show?

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