Dahlman is a surname of Swedish origin, derived from the elements dal (Old Norse dalr meaning "dale, valley") and man (Old Norse maðr meaning "person, man"). The name thus denotes a person who lives in or near a valley.Notable BearersSeveral individuals have carried the Dahlman surname, including Albert Gustaf Dahlman (1848–1920), the last official executioner in Sweden; Cecilia Dahlman (born 1968), a former professional tennis player; and James Dahlman (1856–1930), a seven-term mayor of Omaha, Nebraska. Others include Finnish athletes such as tennis players Nanne Dahlman (born 1970) and Jenni Dahlman (born 1981), and ice hockey player Toni Dahlman (born 1979). Additionally, the Dahlman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska is named after James Dahlman.Related SurnamesVariants in Dutch include Daalman, Daalmans, Daelman, and Daelmans, while the Germanic form appears as Dahlmann.Meaning: Valley manOrigin: SwedishType: SurnameUsage regions: Sweden, Finland, United States