Explore the Family Name Norkus
The meaning of Norkus
Lithuanian: 1. nickname derived from noras ‘wish, desire, will’ or norėti ‘to want’. 2. from a personal name based on the same words as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Kazys, Petras, Pranas, Vytautas.
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How common is the last name Norkus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Norkus experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,986th most popular surname and dropped to 33,499th in 2010, representing a 4.73% decline in rank. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this surname remained constant at 681 over the decade. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also slightly decreased from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #33,499 | -4.73% |
| Count | 681 | 681 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norkus
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Norkus, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname are of White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a negligible decrease in this demographic from 97.06% to 96.92%. The proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 38.46%, going from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained either constant or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.92% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.62% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |