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

Nord, 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 Nord surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nord in America

Nord is the 7204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nord surname appeared 4,635 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Nord.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nord 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 Nord

The surname NORD originated in Germany, and it is believed to have derived from the German word "nord," which means "north." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, when many surnames began to take shape in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NORD surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 9th to the 13th centuries, where it is mentioned in a document dated 1272. This suggests that the NORD family may have been present in the northern regions of Germany at that time.

Another historical reference to the NORD surname can be found in the Lübecker Oberstadtbuch, a record book from the city of Lübeck, Germany, which dates back to the 14th century. This book contains entries related to various families and individuals, including those with the surname NORD.

One notable individual with the NORD surname was Johann Nord (1547-1623), a German composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born in Lübeck and served as the organist at the Lübecker Marienkirche, one of the city's main churches.

Another prominent figure was Heinrich Nord (1815-1876), a German politician and lawyer. He was born in Hamburg and later became a member of the Prussian House of Representatives, representing the city of Frankfurt (Oder) in the 1860s.

In the 19th century, Carl Nord (1835-1892) was a German naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic region. He was born in Rostock and is known for his contributions to the mapping and exploration of the northern polar regions.

Later, in the early 20th century, Theodor Nord (1878-1945) was a German architect and urban planner. He was born in Berlin and is recognized for his work in the design and development of several residential and commercial buildings in the city.

Another notable individual was Max Nord (1890-1958), a German businessman and industrialist. He was born in Düsseldorf and played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany during the early to mid-20th century.

While the NORD surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and various European countries, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nord

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

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

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