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

Nordelus, 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 Nordelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nordelus in America

Nordelus is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nordelus surname appeared 108 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 Nordelus.

The history of the last name Nordelus

The surname NORDELUS has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Norway, dating back to the Viking era around the 9th century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "norðr" meaning "north" and "eldr" meaning "fire" or "flame," suggesting a potential connection to the aurora borealis or the northern lights.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NORDELUS can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas mention a Viking warrior named Eirik Nordelus, who is said to have participated in raids and explorations across the North Atlantic region.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name NORDELUS appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across Scandinavia. In Denmark, the name was sometimes spelled as "Nordelus" or "Nordhelus," while in Sweden, it took the form of "Nordellus" or "Nordhellus."

One notable historical figure bearing the surname NORDELUS was Bjorn Nordelus, a Norwegian explorer who is believed to have accompanied Leif Erikson on his voyage to Vinland (modern-day Newfoundland, Canada) around the year 1000 AD. Bjorn Nordelus is mentioned in the Vinland Sagas, which recount the Norse exploration and attempted settlement of North America.

In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Haakon Nordelus is recorded as having established a successful trading business in Bergen, Norway. His descendants continued the family's commercial activities, and the name NORDELUS became associated with prominent merchant families in the region.

Another historical figure of note was Ingrid Nordelus, a Norwegian noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Lutheran Reformation in Scandinavia.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name NORDELUS began to spread beyond Scandinavia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Erik Nordelus, a Swedish soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and later settled in Pennsylvania, where he is recorded as one of the earliest Scandinavian immigrants to the British colonies.

In the 19th century, a Norwegian artist named Nils Nordelus gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful fjords and mountains of his homeland. His works are now displayed in several museums across Norway.

Throughout its long history, the surname NORDELUS has maintained a strong connection to its Scandinavian roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and pioneering spirit of the region's people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nordelus

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

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 Nordelus 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.

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

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