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

Udstuen, 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 Udstuen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udstuen in America

Udstuen is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udstuen surname appeared 112 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 Udstuen.

The history of the last name Udstuen

The surname UDSTUEN has its origins in Norway, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "uð" meaning "property" and "stuen" meaning "the house or dwelling." Thus, the name UDSTUEN likely referred to a person who lived at a particular farmstead or homestead.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest known references to the surname is found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents, where a person named Thorstein UDSTUEN is mentioned in a land transaction from the year 1274.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name UDSTUEN became more widespread across Norway, particularly in the regions of Østlandet and Trøndelag. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Nils UDSTUEN (1542-1615), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the town of Hamar, and Ingrid UDSTUEN (1603-1677), a respected midwife and healer in the village of Ringebu.

One of the most prominent figures in Norwegian history with the surname UDSTUEN was Hans UDSTUEN (1718-1792), a renowned poet and playwright who gained recognition for his satirical works that critiqued societal norms and the ruling elite of his time. His plays, such as "Den Norske Bondebryllup" (The Norwegian Peasant Wedding), were widely popular and helped shape the development of Norwegian literature.

Another notable bearer of the UDSTUEN name was Arne UDSTUEN (1834-1908), a pioneering Norwegian-American explorer and entrepreneur. He was among the first Norwegians to settle in the state of Minnesota in the United States, where he established successful businesses and played a significant role in the development of the Norwegian-American community.

In the 19th century, the surname UDSTUEN was also found in parts of Sweden, particularly in the regions bordering Norway, likely due to migration and intermarriage between the two countries. One notable Swedish bearer of the name was Anna UDSTUEN (1855-1932), a respected teacher and advocate for women's education in the city of Gothenburg.

While the UDSTUEN surname has its roots in Norway, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Norwegian emigrants and their descendants. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Norway, where it originated and flourished for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udstuen

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

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

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