Explore the Family Name Norder
The meaning of Norder
1. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Norden (see Norden). 2. German: habitational name for a northerner, a derivative of Middle High German norden ‘north’. 3. Swedish: probably an ornamental name formed with nord ‘north’ + the suffix -er (from German).
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How common is the last name Norder in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Norder" saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Norder was ranked as the 46,083rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 48,347th position, indicating a drop of approximately 4.91%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Norder surname increased marginally from 436 to 437 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 0.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #48,347 | -4.91% |
| Count | 436 | 437 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Norder surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.02% to 97.25%. There was a notable increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 1.15% to 1.83%, which represents a 59.13% change. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black went down from 1.15% to 0.00%. No individuals with the Norder surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 97.25% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.83% | 59.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |