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

Nordine, 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 Nordine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nordine in America

Nordine is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nordine surname appeared 552 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 Nordine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nordine 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 Nordine

The surname NORDINE is believed to have originated in the Scandinavian region, specifically in Norway or Denmark, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "norðr," meaning "north," and may have initially referred to someone who lived in the northern part of a particular region or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NORDINE can be found in the Danish census records from the 16th century, where it was spelled "Nordin." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet widely adopted.

In the 17th century, the name NORDINE appeared in various Norwegian and Danish parish records, often associated with individuals from rural areas or small villages. For example, in 1632, a man named Peder Nordine was listed as a landowner in the village of Sætre, near the city of Trondheim in Norway.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the NORDINE surname began to spread beyond Scandinavia, as individuals bearing this name emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Johan Nordine, a Swedish-born artist and engraver who lived from 1792 to 1858 and was renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations.

In the early 20th century, a prominent NORDINE was the Norwegian explorer and author Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), who made significant contributions to the fields of oceanography, zoology, and diplomacy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his humanitarian efforts during and after World War I.

Another notable individual with the NORDINE surname was the American businessman and philanthropist Walter Nordine (1909-1997), who founded the Nordine Development Company and was instrumental in the growth and development of the city of Pasco, Washington.

The NORDINE name can also be found in various historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Germany, where it may have been spelled slightly differently, such as "Nordijn" or "Nordien." These variations likely arose as the name spread and adapted to local linguistic and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nordine

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

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

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