Find out how popular the last name Narum is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Narum.

Narum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Narum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narum in America

Narum is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narum surname appeared 419 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Narum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Narum

The surname Narum originated in Norway during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "nâr," meaning "corpse," and "umr," meaning "around" or "encircling." The combination of these two words suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a burial site or worked as a gravedigger.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Narum can be found in the Landnámabók, a medieval Icelandic manuscript that documents the settlement of Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. The manuscript mentions a man named Thorstein Narum, who was among the first settlers to arrive in Iceland.

During the Middle Ages, the name Narum appeared in various Norwegian records and documents. In the 14th century, a man named Bjorn Narum was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Bergen, which was a major trading center at the time.

In the 16th century, a Norwegian farmer named Olav Narum was recorded in the tax records of the Gudbrandsdalen valley. This region was known for its fertile farmland and was an important agricultural area during that period.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Narum was Hans Narum (1542-1619), a Norwegian clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Oslo from 1609 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing schools in Norway.

Another prominent figure was Nils Narum (1736-1808), a Norwegian poet and playwright who was born in the town of Ringerike. His works, which often explored themes of rural life and Norse mythology, were widely popular during his lifetime and helped to shape the development of Norwegian literature.

In the 19th century, Ingrid Narum (1825-1901) was a Norwegian folk artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of traditional Norwegian costumes and rural scenes. Her works are now considered important examples of Norway's cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Narum has been closely associated with various regions of Norway, particularly the central and eastern parts of the country. While alternative spellings such as Naarum or Norum have existed, Narum remains the most common variation of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narum

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Narum.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Narum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Narum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Narum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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