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

d'Onastorg, 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 d'Onastorg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of d'Onastorg in America

d'Onastorg is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The d'Onastorg surname appeared 102 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 d'Onastorg.

The history of the last name d'Onastorg

The surname DONASTORG finds its origins in the Scandinavian regions, likely originating in Norway during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "donr," meaning "rumbling" or "thunder," and "storg," which translates to "protruding" or "projecting." This combination suggests a connection to a geographical feature, perhaps a thundering waterfall or a rocky outcrop jutting from the landscape.

Early recordings of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions in Norwegian parish records and land registries. One of the earliest known bearers of the DONASTORG name was Thorvald Donastorg, a prominent landowner in the Østerdalen valley, recorded in 1274. His descendants carried on the surname throughout the region.

In the 14th century, the DONASTORG name appeared in Icelandic sagas and chronicles, such as the Sturlunga saga, indicating the spread of the name to neighboring territories. Notably, Ingrid Donastorg, a respected skald (poet) born in 1312, was renowned for her poetic contributions to the Icelandic literary tradition.

As the centuries progressed, the DONASTORG name dispersed further across Scandinavia and beyond. In the 16th century, records show a Jens Donastorg, a merchant from Trondheim, Norway, who established trade routes with the Hanseatic League cities in Northern Europe.

The 18th century saw the rise of Erik Donastorg (1723-1798), a renowned Norwegian naval officer who distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous honors and the respect of his contemporaries.

Another notable figure was Ingrid Donastorg (1856-1932), a pioneering Norwegian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for girls in Norway during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the DONASTORG name has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Variations in spelling, such as Donarstorg, Donastorge, and Donastorge, have also emerged over time. However, the core essence of the name and its potential connection to natural phenomena like thundering waterfalls or rocky outcroppings remains a part of its intriguing history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name d'Onastorg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname d'Onastorg.

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 d'Onastorg 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.

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 d'Onastorg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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