Explore the Family Name Noren
The meaning of Noren
Swedish (mainly Norén): ornamental or topographic name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Norin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Juel, Lennart, Nels, Nils.
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How common is the last name Noren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noren has been steadily rising in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,092nd most popular surname. By 2010, it had climbed to the 15,527th spot, marking a 3.51% increase. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 1,654 in 2000 to 1,885 in 2010, a jump of about 13.97%. The proportion of people with the Noren surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.61 to 0.64 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,092 | #15,527 | 3.51% |
| Count | 1,654 | 1,885 | 13.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.64 | 4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noren
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Noren surname identify as White, although this proportion fell slightly from 94.62% in 2000 to 92.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanics bearing this surname saw the largest increase, climbing from 2.30% to 3.50%, an impressive growth of 52.17%. There was also a notable rise in the proportion of individuals of two or more ethnicities, which went up by 37.65%. While the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small decrease, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which were previously at 0%, started appearing in the 2010 census data at 1.64% and 0.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 92.1% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.5% | 52.17% |
| Black | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.27% | -8.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.17% | 37.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |