Meaning of Last Name

Dahlin is a Swedish surname. The name can also be spelled Dalin. Both surnames are derived from the Swedish word dal which means valley. People with the surname include: *Bo Dahlin (born 1948), Swedish professor of education at Karlstad University. * David C. Dahlin (1917–2003), American physician-pathologist *Doris Dahlin (born 1952), Swedish author * Elisabeth Dahlin (born 1957), General Secretary of Save the Children in Sweden * Emilia Dahlin, American singer-songwriter *Erik Dahlin (born 1989), Swedish footballer *Hans Dahlin (February 6, 1922 - November 9, 2000), Swedish actor and director *Isak Dahlin (born 1987), Swedish footballer * Jacob Dahlin (1952–1991), Swedish TV- and radio-host * Jason Dahlin (born 1979), American musician *Jan Dahlin (March 22, 1950 - July 3, 2009), Swedish archivist, head of Regional Archives in Lund 1996–2009. * Jay Dahlin (born 1976), Prominent American attorney * Johan Dahlin (born 1986), Swedish football goalkeeper * John Dahlin (1886–1927), Swedish track and field athlete * Kjell Dahlin (born 1963), Swedish ice hockey forward *Marcus Dahlin (born 1982), Swedish footballer, a defender. *Marienette Dahlin (born 1953), Swedish actress. * Martin Dahlin (born 1968), Swedish footballer, now sports agent * Olof von Dalin (1708–1763), Swedish poet *Peter Dahlin, Swedish author