2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dalmar
A surname possibly of Spanish origin meaning "one from the sea mountains".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Dalmar. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dalmar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Dalmar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalmar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dalmar
The surname Dalmar has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden. It is believed to have originated in the early medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "dal" meaning valley and "mar" meaning horse or steed, indicating that the name may have been associated with someone who lived in a valley and had a strong connection with horses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalmar can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which are historical narratives written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas mention individuals with the name Dalmar, suggesting that the name was already established in the region by that time.
In Sweden, the name Dalmar appeared in historical records dating back to the 16th century. One notable bearer of the name was Johan Dalmar, a Swedish nobleman and military commander who lived from 1545 to 1612. He played a significant role in the Swedish War of Liberation against Denmark and was later appointed as the governor of the province of Dalarna.
Another prominent figure with the surname Dalmar was Niels Dalmar, a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who lived from 1640 to 1712. He was a successful businessman and contributed to the development of maritime trade in Norway during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
In the 19th century, the name Dalmar gained recognition through the work of Hans Dalmar, a Danish artist and painter who lived from 1828 to 1905. He was known for his portraiture and landscape paintings, and his works are housed in various museums and galleries across Denmark.
The surname Dalmar can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Germany and the Netherlands, where it may have been adopted by individuals with Scandinavian ancestry or those who migrated from the Nordic countries.
It is worth noting that the name Dalmar has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Dalemar, Dahlmar, and Dalmaar, among others. Additionally, the name may have been associated with certain place names or locations that featured valleys or areas with a strong equestrian tradition.
While the surname Dalmar is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in the Scandinavian culture and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dalmar
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalmar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dalmar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dalmar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.1% · 98
- White8.2% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dalmar
Dalmar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dalmar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dalmar bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Dalmar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dalmar?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Dalmar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Dalmar?
Dalmar ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Dalmar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dalmar.
Has Dalmar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dalmar went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Dalmar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalmar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dalmar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dalmar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (89.1%), White (8.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dalmar (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dalmar mean?
A surname possibly of Spanish origin meaning "one from the sea mountains". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dalmar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Dalmar?
Find out how many people are called Dalmar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.