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

Jondahl, 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 Jondahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jondahl in America

Jondahl is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jondahl surname appeared 179 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 Jondahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jondahl 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 Jondahl

The surname Jondahl has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically Norway. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse words "jon" and "dal," which translate to "John" and "valley," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in a valley named after a person called John.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jondahl can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents dating back to the 12th century. In this collection, there are references to individuals bearing the name "Jondal" or similar variations, such as "Jonsdal" and "Jundal."

During the Viking Age, when Scandinavian explorers and settlers ventured across Europe and beyond, the name Jondahl likely spread to other regions. For example, in the Domesday Book, a record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086, there are entries that mention place names like "Jondal" and "Jonsdal," which may have been named after individuals with the surname Jondahl.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Jondahl was Hans Jondahl (1525-1587), a Norwegian farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Norway. He is known for his efforts in promoting Lutheranism and establishing schools in his region.

Another individual of note was Ingrid Jondahl (1679-1742), a Norwegian poet and writer who gained recognition for her religious and philosophical works. Her poetry often explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Jondahl was Erik Jondahl (1820-1892), a Norwegian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, and was instrumental in shaping legal reforms during his time.

A more recent historical figure was Nils Jondahl (1902-1978), a Norwegian artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting the rugged beauty of the Norwegian countryside. His works are held in various museum collections across Norway.

Lastly, Astrid Jondahl (1925-2010) was a Norwegian author and children's book writer. Her books, which often featured themes of adventure and nature, were widely popular and translated into several languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jondahl

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

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

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