Explore the Family Name Norwich
The meaning of Norwich
English (Leicestershire): habitational name from the city of Norwich in Norfolk. The placename derives from Old English north ‘north, northern’ + wīc ‘specialized or outlying farm’.
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How common is the last name Norwich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Norwich has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,854, but by 2010 it had slipped to 77,012, representing a change of -10.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 262 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 5%. The proportion of people with the Norwich surname per 100,000 also decreased by 20% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #77,012 | -10.25% |
| Count | 262 | 249 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norwich
When looking at ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Norwich identify as White. In 2000, 96.56% identified as White, rising slightly to 97.59% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.91% in 2000, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 97.59% | 1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |