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

Norcutt, 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 Norcutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norcutt in America

Norcutt is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norcutt surname appeared 374 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 Norcutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norcutt 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 Norcutt

The surname Norcutt has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "norð" meaning "north" and "cot" meaning "cottage" or "dwelling." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a cottage located to the north of a particular town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Norcutt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Norðcot" and "Northcote," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 13th century, records show a Henry Norcutt who was a landowner in Gloucestershire, England. Another notable figure was Sir John Norcutt, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century.

The name Norcutt has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Northcott in Devon and Northcote in Lincolnshire. These place names likely originated from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its geographical significance.

One of the most prominent individuals bearing the surname Norcutt was Sir Henry Norcutt (1568-1642), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. Another notable figure was Walter Norcutt (1670-1737), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Boston, Massachusetts, who played a significant role in the early colonial trade with the West Indies.

In the 19th century, John Norcutt (1810-1891) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from New York City, known for his generous contributions to educational and religious institutions. Additionally, Mary Norcutt (1844-1920) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and colleges in the Midwestern United States.

The surname Norcutt has also been associated with various literary and artistic figures, such as the American poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Norcutt (1885-1968), whose works explored themes of nature and transcendentalism.

While the surname Norcutt may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, reflecting the geographic significance of its roots and the rich history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norcutt

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

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

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