Where Does the Dahlby Surname Come From?

Dahlby is one more way Dalby has been written over the centuries. The name is generally explained as “farm in the valley”.

• According to the 2010 US Census, the Dahlby surname had 267 bearers.
• You may also find the name written Dalbey and Dalbie.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Dahlby adds “h” to Dalby, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.

Dahlby coat of arms

Arms linked to Dalby and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Research your Dahlby family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.