Explore the Family Name Norval
The meaning of Norval
Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places in northern France called Normanville (in Seine-Maritime and Eure).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Norval in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Norval has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Norval was ranked 96,918 in popularity, with 174 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 94,311 with an increase to 194 individuals carrying the surname, marking an 11.49% growth in count. The proportion per 100,000 also rose by 16.67%, moving from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #94,311 | 2.69% |
| Count | 174 | 194 | 11.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norval
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Norval between 2000 and 2010. While the surname was predominantly identified as White in 2000 (96.55%), this proportion decreased by nearly 5% to 91.75% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also shows new associations with other ethnicities that were not reported in 2000. The surname Norval began to be associated with Hispanic and Black ethnicities, each representing 2.58% of individuals with this last name. Additionally, 3.09% of those with the surname identified themselves as being of two or more races. However, no individuals with the Norval surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 91.75% | -4.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |