Explore the Family Name Norrell
The meaning of Norrell
1. Americanized form of Swedish Norell. 2. English: variant of Norwell, itself a variant of Norvell, or a habitational name from Norwell, Nottinghamshire, and perhaps also from one or more unlocated places similarly named (Old English or Middle English north + welle ‘spring’).
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How common is the last name Norrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Norrell ranked 15,327 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to a rank of 16,018 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.51%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Norrell surname rose slightly from 1,760 in 2000 to 1,812 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.95%. However, the proportion of people with the Norrell surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.15% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,327 | #16,018 | -4.51% |
| Count | 1,760 | 1,812 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.61 | -6.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norrell
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Norrells identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.93% to 85.04%, while those identifying as Black also experienced a minor decrease from 9.66% to 9.55%. The most significant change was seen within the Hispanic category, which rose significantly from 1.08% to 2.48%. A small increase occurred among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.31% to 1.55%. In 2010, there were also new entries for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though their proportions remained below 1%. All these shifts highlight the increasing diversity within the population carrying the Norrell surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.93% | 85.04% | -2.17% |
| Black | 9.66% | 9.55% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.48% | 129.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.55% | 18.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |