Explore the Family Name Norell
The meaning of Norell
Swedish: ornamental name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Compare Norrell. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per, Sven.
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How common is the last name Norell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Norell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Norell ranked 38,320 and rose to 40,082 by 2010, marking a 4.6% decrease. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 543 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.74%. However, the proportion of people named Norell per 100,000 decreased by 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #40,082 | -4.6% |
| Count | 543 | 547 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Norell has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.19% of people with the Norell surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.31% in 2010. The Hispanic population carrying the Norell name grew from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.84% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 48.84%. There was also a moderate increase in the percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname, with increases of 12.24% and 27.52% respectively. No data were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 90.31% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.84% | 48.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.58% | 3.29% | 27.52% |
| Black | 1.47% | 1.65% | 12.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |