Explore the Family Name Norem
The meaning of Norem
1. English: variant of Norham (see Northam). 2. Norwegian: variant of Nordheim.
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How common is the last name Norem in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Norem' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 34,949 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 43,006—a decrease of 23.05%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this decade, dropping from 611 to 503, marking a reduction of 17.68%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the 'Norem' surname per 100k dropped by 26.09%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to just 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #43,006 | -23.05% |
| Count | 611 | 503 | -17.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norem
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Norem', the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 96.89% of those with the surname identified as White, a number that increased slightly to 98.01% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.15%) in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races; however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Hispanic representation also shrank by 13.91%, going from 1.15% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. The surname had no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either of the years examined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 98.01% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 0.99% | -13.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |