There are
857
Storlies in the USA
Storlie is the
27974th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Storlie

JohnStorlie

John Storlie was a Norwegian American politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Madison, Wisconsin from 1917 to 1921.

OleStorlie

Ole Storlie was a Norwegian American dairy farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the establishment of cooperative creameries in the Midwest.

IngaStorlie

Inga Storlie was a Norwegian American artist known for her landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of the Norwegian countryside.

CarlStorlie

Carl Storlie was a Norwegian American inventor and engineer who developed several innovative agricultural machinery designs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

GustavStorlie

Gustav Storlie was a Norwegian American journalist and editor who founded and published several Norwegian language newspapers in Minnesota.

HansStorlie

Hans Storlie was a Norwegian American Lutheran pastor and theologian who played a key role in the development of the Norwegian Synod in America.

SophieStorlie

Sophie Storlie was a Norwegian American singer and actress who performed in operas and musicals in both Norway and the United States.

IdaStorlie

Ida Storlie was a Norwegian American educator and school administrator who worked tirelessly to improve the quality of education in rural communities.

ErikStorlie

Erik Storlie is a contemporary Norwegian American filmmaker known for his critically acclaimed documentaries exploring social and environmental issues.

KarenStorlie

Karen Storlie is a Norwegian American author and historian who has written extensively on the immigrant experience and the cultural heritage of Norwegian Americans.

Storlie Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Storlie' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of the Old Norse words 'stor' meaning 'big' or 'great,' and 'li' meaning 'hill' or 'slope.' It likely originated as a descriptive surname for individuals who lived near or on a large hill.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Storlie' is most commonly found in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities in the United States, particularly in states like Wisconsin and Minnesota.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Storlie' include 'Storli,' 'Storlief,' 'Storly,' 'Storley,' 'Storely,' 'Story,' 'Storrier,' 'Storrer,' and 'Storre.' These variations may be influenced by different phonetic or spelling conventions in different regions or time periods.
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Storlie' immigrated to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking economic opportunities and escaping political and social unrest in Norway. They often settled in rural areas and formed tight-knit Norwegian American communities.