Sønstebø

Sønstebø is a Norwegian surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally derived from the father's given name. The first part of the name, "Søn-" likely comes from the Old Norse word "son" meaning son. The second part, "-stebø," is a common farm name suffix in Norway, often indicating a settlement or farm. Therefore, Sønstebø literally translates to something akin to "son's farm" or "son's settlement."

The surname Sønstebø is particularly associated with the Telemark region of Norway. Many individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to farms with this name in that area. Like many Norwegian surnames, it became more widely adopted and registered during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as official naming conventions were standardized. Today, people with the surname Sønstebø reside in Norway and in various countries around the world due to emigration, particularly to North America. The pronunciation of Sønstebø is approximately "sun-steh-bur."