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

Dastrup, 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 Dastrup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dastrup in America

Dastrup is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dastrup surname appeared 518 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 Dastrup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dastrup 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 Dastrup

The surname Dastrup originates from Denmark, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Danish word "dast," meaning "a bundle of straw," and the suffix "-rup," meaning "a village or settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a village or area known for its straw or hay production.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Dastrup can be found in the Danish Census of 1787, which lists several families bearing this surname in various regions of the country. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Jutland and Zealand, where it was often associated with farming communities.

In the 19th century, the Dastrup surname began to appear in records outside of Denmark, as families emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. One notable individual bearing this name was Hans Christian Dastrup (1808-1891), a Danish immigrant who settled in Utah, United States, and played a significant role in the early development of the Mormon community there.

Another prominent figure with the Dastrup surname was Niels Peter Dastrup (1854-1923), a Danish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Dastrup Manufacturing Company, which produced agricultural machinery, and was also involved in various charitable endeavors in his adopted hometown of Oakland, California.

In the 20th century, the name Dastrup gained recognition in the field of academia. One notable example was Knud Dastrup (1892-1976), a Danish linguist and professor at the University of Copenhagen, who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse and Old Icelandic languages.

While the Dastrup surname is relatively uncommon globally, it has a rich history rooted in Danish culture and has been carried by individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in various fields, from religion and business to academia and linguistics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dastrup

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

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

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