Dahlman
TopographicMeaning
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
Found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish immigrant communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Various Swedish individuals; limited widely documented notable bearers.