Explore the Family Name Norling
The meaning of Norling
Swedish: 1. topographic or habitational name from the (placename) element nor ‘narrow stream’ (e.g. from one of several places called Nora) + the suffix -ling ‘belonging to’. 2. variant of Nordling. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hilmer, Lars.
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How common is the last name Norling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Norling has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Norling was ranked 21,754th most popular surname, while it slipped to 23,153rd position in 2010, showing a 6.43% drop. The actual count of individuals with the surname also fell from 1,115 in 2000 to 1,102 in 2010, marking a minimal reduction rate of 1.17%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010, representing a 9.76% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #23,153 | -6.43% |
| Count | 1,115 | 1,102 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norling
In the realm of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends for the surname Norling. Among those bearing this surname, the majority identify as White, accounting for 94.80% in 2000 and 93.92% in 2010. While there was a slightly negative change of -0.93% over the decade, the White group still remains the predominant ethnicity. Notably, the Hispanic group showed a significant increase of 33.57%, although they only account for 1.91% of the Norlings in 2010. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a positive change of 31.11%, increasing their share from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also saw growth, with an increase of 50.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Norlings who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 11.11% and 32.41% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 93.92% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.91% | 33.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.63% | 50.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.18% | 31.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.73% | -32.41% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.64% | -11.11% |