What does the surname Dahlman mean?

The surname Dahlman means "Man of the dale or valley dweller.". It is of Swedish origin.

How common is the Dahlman surname?

There are approximately 6,200 people with the surname Dahlman in the United States.

Are there Dahlman soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 3 soldiers with the Dahlman surname appear in Civil War records.

Dahlman

Topographic

Meaning

Man of the dale or valley dweller.

Etymology

From Swedish 'dal' (valley/dale) and 'man' (man). The surname indicates someone who lived in or was associated with a valley region.

About the Dahlman Surname

A Swedish topographic surname indicating a valley dweller. The name follows the common Scandinavian pattern of combining landscape features with 'man'.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 6,200 bearers in the United States #1,588 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish immigrant communities in North America.

Dahlman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dahlman Surname

John Dahlman

Mayor

Quick Facts

Origin: Swedish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 17th century Sweden
Estimated Bearers: 6,200

War Records

3 soldiers with the Dahlman surname found in Civil War records.

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