Explore the Family Name Norrington
The meaning of Norrington
English: 1. (southeastern): from Norringtonend in Redbourn (Hertforshire), Northingtown Farm in Grimley (Worcestershire), or Norrington in Alvediston (Wiltshire). All three names are from Old English north in tūne ‘to the north of the village’. 2. possibly a variant of Northampton, a habitational name from the city of this name, which was named with Old English north ‘north’ + hām + tūn ‘homestead, home farm’. 3. variant of Northington.
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How common is the last name Norrington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Norrington has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Norrington was ranked 43,708 in terms of prevalence amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 42,163, marking a 3.53% change. The number of individuals carrying the Norrington surname also increased from 465 to 515 during this period, representing a 10.75% increment. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #42,163 | 3.53% |
| Count | 465 | 515 | 10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norrington
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Norrington surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identified as either White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, from 55.91% to 53.20%, while those identifying as Black saw a minimal increase from 38.49% to 39.03%. Hispanics made up a small but growing percentage of the Norrington surname holders, rising from 3.87% to 4.85%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races almost doubled from 1.51% to 2.72%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Norrington identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.91% | 53.2% | -4.85% |
| Black | 38.49% | 39.03% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 4.85% | 25.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.72% | 80.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |