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

Dalvi, 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 Dalvi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalvi in America

Dalvi is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalvi surname appeared 292 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 Dalvi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalvi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dalvi

The surname Dalvi is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra, where it was initially used as a regional designation for those hailing from the coastal regions of the Konkan area. The name is thought to derive from the Marathi word "dalu," meaning a small hamlet or village, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely native inhabitants of these rural coastal settlements.

The earliest known records of the Dalvi surname can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan regions of central and southern India. Several historical documents from this period, including land grant records and inscriptions, mention individuals bearing the Dalvi surname, indicating their presence as landowners and influential figures in local communities.

One notable early reference to the Dalvi name can be found in the Bakhar of Kalyan, a historical chronicle written in the 17th century, which mentions a prominent Brahmin family with the surname Dalvi residing in the town of Kalyan, near present-day Mumbai. This family is said to have held significant influence and played a role in local governance during the Maratha Empire's rule in the region.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Dalvi surname was Govind Pant Dalvi, a renowned Marathi poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, including the iconic Panduranga Mahatmya, are considered seminal texts in Marathi literature and have been widely studied and celebrated.

Another notable figure bearing the Dalvi surname was Ramchandra Pant Dalvi (1753-1825), a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Peshwa's envoy to the British East India Company. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Maratha Empire and the British during a turbulent period of political upheaval.

In more recent times, the Dalvi surname has been associated with several distinguished individuals, such as Naresh Dalvi (1925-2008), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, representing the state of Maharashtra.

Vijay Dalvi (born 1954) is another notable figure, known for his contributions to the field of education. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai and has been recognized for his efforts in promoting academic excellence and reforms in higher education.

Lastly, Suresh Dalvi (1936-2016) was a celebrated Indian artist and sculptor, renowned for his striking metalwork and sculptures that captured the essence of Indian culture and mythology. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and institutions both in India and internationally.

While the Dalvi surname may have originated in a specific region of India, it has since become widespread throughout the country and has been adopted by individuals from various communities and backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalvi

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

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 Dalvi 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dalvi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Dalvi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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