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

Onstott, 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 Onstott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Onstott in America

Onstott is the 22978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Onstott surname appeared 1,113 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 Onstott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Onstott 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 Onstott

The surname Onstott has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "on" meaning "at" and "stott" meaning "a small horse or pony." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with small horses or ponies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it appears as "de Onstott." This spelling variation indicates that the name may have originally been associated with a specific place or location.

In the 13th century, the name Onstott appeared in various medieval records and documents across England. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of 1275, which listed a Robert de Onstott as a landholder in Nottinghamshire.

The Onstott name has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, such as Onstot, Onestott, and Onstode. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during the Middle Ages and early modern period.

Several individuals with the surname Onstott have left their mark on history. One such figure was William Onstott (1635-1721), an English merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the colonial settlement of Virginia.

Another notable individual was Thomas Onstott (1781-1856), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament for Nottingham.

In the literary world, Mary Onstott (1904-1987) was an American author known for her historical romance novels, including "Frontier Lady" and "Bittersweet Passion."

John Onstott (1876-1957), a British architect, left his mark on the architectural landscape of London with his design of several iconic buildings, including the former headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

More recently, Charles Onstott (1939-2021) was an American geologist and astrobiologist who made significant contributions to the study of deep subsurface microbial life and the search for extraterrestrial life.

While the Onstott surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its history spans centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their own unique imprint on the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Onstott

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

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

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