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

Natvig, 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 Natvig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Natvig in America

Natvig is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Natvig surname appeared 246 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 Natvig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Natvig 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 Natvig

The surname Natvig originated in Norway. It is derived from the Old Norse words "natr" meaning moist or wet, and "vik" meaning a small inlet or bay. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a wet or marshy inlet or bay.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Natvig dates back to the 16th century, where it appears in the records of the village of Natvigen on the island of Hitra in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Natvigen was likely named after the inlet or bay near which the village was situated.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Natvig was Arne Natvig, a Norwegian farmer who lived in the late 16th century. Records show that he owned land in the village of Natvigen on the island of Hitra.

In the 17th century, the surname Natvig began to spread to other parts of Norway. Hans Natvig, born in 1620, was a merchant from the town of Trondheim who traded goods along the Norwegian coast.

During the 18th century, the Natvig name appeared in various historical records, including church records and land ownership documents. One notable bearer of the surname was Berte Natvig, born in 1745, who was a prominent figure in the local community and owned a significant amount of land.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Natvig achieved recognition. Peder Natvig, born in 1815, was a Norwegian politician and served as a member of the Storting, Norway's parliament. Ole Natvig, born in 1840, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Oslo.

Another notable figure was Anders Natvig, born in 1870, who was a renowned explorer and adventurer. He led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and published books about his travels.

Throughout history, the surname Natvig has been associated with various professions, including farming, merchanting, politics, architecture, and exploration. While the name originated in a specific region of Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Natvig

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

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 Natvig 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 Natvig 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 Natvig was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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