2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Donastorg
A place name derived from Swedish/Danish origin, possibly meaning "village of Donatus".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Donastorg. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Donastorg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Donastorg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Donastorg, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.0%. The next largest groups are Black (30.5%) and White (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Donastorg
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Donastorg
Among Census respondents with the surname Donastorg, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.0%. The next largest groups are Black (30.5%) and White (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Donastorg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Donastorg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino60.0% · 63
- Black or African American30.5% · 32
- White6.7% · 7
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Donastorg
Donastorg appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 5,443 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Donastorg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #152,989 | 3.4% |
| Count | 102 | 105 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Donastorg bearers went from 102 to 105 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 5,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,989.
FAQ
Donastorg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Donastorg?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Donastorg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Donastorg?
Donastorg ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Donastorg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Donastorg.
Has Donastorg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Donastorg went from 102 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Donastorg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Donastorg, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.0%. The next largest groups are Black (30.5%) and White (6.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Donastorg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.0% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Donastorg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (60.0%), Black (30.5%), White (6.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Donastorg (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Donastorg mean?
A place name derived from Swedish/Danish origin, possibly meaning "village of Donatus". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Donastorg (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Donastorg?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Donastorg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.