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

Johnsrud, 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 Johnsrud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnsrud in America

Johnsrud is the 31906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnsrud surname appeared 723 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 Johnsrud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnsrud 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 Johnsrud

The surname Johnsrud has its origins in Norway, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a topographic name derived from the Old Norse words "Jonsson" and "rud," meaning "son of Jon" and "clearing," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked in a clearing owned by a person named Jon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian medieval documents dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in a land ownership record from 1312, referring to a farmer named Torbjørn Johnsrud.

In the 16th century, variations of the name such as "Johnsrudt" and "Jonssrudt" can be found in church records and census documents from rural areas of eastern Norway, particularly in the regions of Hedmark and Oppland.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Johnsrud name gained prominence in Norwegian history. Nils Johnsrud (1642-1721) was a respected Lutheran minister and theologian who served as the Bishop of Trondheim. Another notable figure was Else Johnsrud (1698-1781), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable contributions to local communities.

In the 19th century, the surname spread beyond Norway due to emigration. Johann Johnsrud (1815-1892), a Norwegian-American farmer and entrepreneur, founded the town of Johnsrud in Wisconsin, United States. Another prominent individual was Olav Johnsrud (1847-1928), a Norwegian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experiences of Norwegian immigrants in the United States.

The 20th century saw several individuals with the Johnsrud surname make significant contributions in various fields. Hans Johnsrud (1901-1976) was a Norwegian architect known for his modernist designs, while Ingrid Johnsrud (1923-2017) was a renowned Norwegian actress and theater director. Rolf Johnsrud (1931-2006), a Norwegian-American writer and activist, played a vital role in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable living.

While the surname Johnsrud is relatively uncommon globally, it remains an integral part of Norwegian heritage and continues to be carried by individuals of Norwegian descent worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnsrud

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

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

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