Explore the Family Name Nordness
The meaning of Nordness
Norwegian: old variant of Nordnes (and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this), a habitational name from the common farm name Nordnes ‘northern headland’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hjalmer, Knut, Ordell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nordness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nordness held a popularity rank of 67,113 in 2000 and slipped slightly to 67,318 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.31 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 275 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.55 percent. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.1 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #67,318 | -0.31% |
| Count | 275 | 293 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordness
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a significant percentage of people with the surname Nordness identify as White. In 2000, 98.55% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.25% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. Any other ethnicity data was suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 96.25% | -2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |