Find out how popular the last name Dalmida is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dalmida.

Dalmida, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dalmida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalmida in America

Dalmida is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalmida surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dalmida.

The history of the last name Dalmida

The surname Dalmida has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely originating in the northwestern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Dalmidha," which translates to "one who is steadfast or firm."

This name can be traced back to the medieval period, with records indicating its presence among various communities in the region. One of the earliest known references to the name Dalmida is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

During the Mughal era, the Dalmida family held prominent positions within the imperial court, with several members serving as advisors and administrators. Notable figures from this time include Mir Dalmida Khan (1525-1602), a distinguished courtier and military commander, and Dalmida Begum (1560-1628), a renowned poet and patron of the arts.

As the Mughal Empire expanded across the Indian subcontinent, the Dalmida name spread to various regions, including present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of northern India. Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention Dalmida landowners and merchants in cities like Delhi, Lahore, and Multan.

In the early 19th century, during the British colonial era, several Dalmidas made their mark in various fields. Nizam-ud-Din Dalmida (1780-1852) was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy. Another notable figure was Ghulam Dalmida (1815-1890), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in the city of Lucknow.

As the Indian diaspora spread around the world, the Dalmida name traveled with them. One of the most well-known figures of this era was Sir Khwaja Dalmida (1855-1924), a wealthy entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Karachi, Pakistan.

Other prominent individuals with the surname Dalmida include Asma Dalmida (1920-2002), a celebrated Pakistani poet and writer, and Imran Dalmida (born 1965), a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalmida

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dalmida.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dalmida was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dalmida was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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