Summary

The surname DORN has German origins and is derived from the Middle High German word 'dorn', meaning 'thorn'. It may have originally been a nickname for someone with a prickly or thorny nature. DORN may also be an occupational surname for someone who worked with thorns, such as a hedger or a gatherer of thorny plants.
There are
10206
Dorns in the USA
Dorn is the
3502nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dorn

HermannDorn

German mathematician known for his contributions to the theory of non-linear differential equations.

ArnoldDorn

Russian painter known for his realistic landscapes and seascapes.

EmmaDorn

American suffragette and women's rights advocate.

FerdinandDorn

German botanist and author of numerous studies on plant physiology.

HansDorn

Austrian composer and pianist known for his romantic piano compositions.

Dorn Genealogy

Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Dorn have occurred in various places and times due to different reasons. However, specific information relating to these instances is not available.