Dalby

Dalby Meaning & Origin

About Dalby
The surname Dalby is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse words "dalr" meaning "valley" and "byr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Dalby signifies someone who either lived in or hailed from a farm or settlement situated in a valley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dalby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dalby: 1,711
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16720
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dalby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 L B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔlbi/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dalby in Braille

Here's how to represent Dalby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dalby in braille

How to sign the name Dalby using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dalby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dalby in sign language

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