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

Underdahl, 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 Underdahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Underdahl in America

Underdahl is the 34916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Underdahl surname appeared 646 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 Underdahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Underdahl 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 Underdahl

The surname UNDERDAHL is of Norwegian origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the old Norwegian words "undir" meaning "under" and "dal" meaning "valley". The name likely originated in the valleys and fjords of western Norway, where families would have been identified by their geographic location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UNDERDAHL surname can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in a land transfer document from 1275, referring to a farmer named Tord Underdahl from the Hardanger region.

During the Viking Age, many Norwegians ventured out to explore and settle in other parts of Europe and beyond. It is possible that some UNDERDAHL families may have left Norway during this period, which could account for variations in spelling and pronunciation in different regions.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the UNDERDAHL surname was Olav Underdahl, a skilled craftsman and woodcarver from the town of Lom. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches in the region and are still admired today for their artistic merit.

Another prominent UNDERDAHL was Ingrid Underdahl, a Norwegian feminist and activist who lived in the late 19th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the suffrage movement in Norway.

In more recent times, the UNDERDAHL name has been associated with several accomplished individuals. Lars Underdahl (1901-1988) was a renowned Norwegian composer and conductor, whose works were widely performed and celebrated during his lifetime.

Knut Underdahl (1925-2003) was a respected Norwegian historian and author, known for his extensive research on the Viking era and his contributions to the field of medieval Scandinavian studies.

Lastly, Silje Underdahl (born 1980) is a contemporary Norwegian artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and North America.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance of the UNDERDAHL surname, which has endured for centuries and continues to be an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Underdahl

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

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

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