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

Norden, 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 Norden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norden in America

Norden is the 14409th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norden surname appeared 2,074 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Norden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norden 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 Norden

The surname Norden originated in Germany, where it can be traced back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "norden," meaning "north," and is likely an occupational name for someone who worked in northern regions or a topographic name for someone who lived in the northern part of a town or village.

The earliest recorded instance of the Norden surname appears in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1375, which mentions a "Hans Norden." In the 15th century, the name is found in various records from the German states of Bavaria and Saxony, indicating its widespread use across different regions.

A notable historical figure with the Norden surname was Johann Norden (1548-1625), a German engraver and cartographer. He is best known for his detailed maps of England and Wales, which he produced after traveling through those regions in the early 17th century.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Frederik Ludvig Norden (1708-1742), a Danish explorer and artist. He is renowned for his travels to Egypt and Nubia, where he documented ancient monuments and produced a valuable collection of drawings and illustrations.

In the Netherlands, the name Norden is connected to the town of Norden, located in the province of Drenthe. This place name likely influenced the surname's usage in that region. One notable Dutch bearer of the name was Erasmus Norden (1609-1681), a lawyer and historian who wrote extensively about the history of the Netherlands.

The Norden surname also has a presence in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway. In Sweden, records from the 16th century mention individuals with the surname Norden or variations like Nordin and Nordeen. One notable Swedish bearer was Carl Norden (1836-1915), a renowned entomologist and naturalist.

In Norway, the name Norden is often associated with the coastal regions and fishing communities. Olav Norden (1905-1994), a Norwegian author and playwright, is one notable individual who carried this surname.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the surname Norden throughout various regions and time periods, highlighting its widespread usage and connections to different cultures and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norden

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

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

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