Explore the Family Name Norin
The meaning of Norin
Swedish: ornamental or topographic name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Noreen and Noren. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Lasse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Norin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Norin experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Norin ranked 71,372nd in popularity with 255 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 90,113th with only 205 occurrences, representing a decrease of 19.61%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Norin per 100,000 decreased by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #90,113 | -26.26% |
| Count | 255 | 205 | -19.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Norin. In 2000, a predominant 86.67% identified as White, which marginally increased to 87.32% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 3.53% to 6.83%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 6.67% to 4.88%. Notably, there were no changes reported in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 87.32% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.53% | 6.83% | 93.48% |
| Hispanic | 6.67% | 4.88% | -26.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |