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

Nored, 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 Nored surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nored in America

Nored is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nored surname appeared 454 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 Nored.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nored 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 Nored

The surname NORED originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "noru," meaning "narrow," and possibly referred to someone who lived in a narrow area or near a narrow passage. Alternatively, it may have been a topographic name describing someone who lived near a narrow ridge or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NORED surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, dated 1195, which mention a William Nored. These medieval tax records provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that period.

In the 13th century, the NORED name appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and tenants across England. This suggests that the NORED family had established itself as landowners or freeholders by that time.

During the 14th century, the NORED surname was documented in several historical sources, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These records mention individuals like John Nored, who lived in the village of Crigglestone in 1379.

One notable figure from history bearing the NORED surname was Sir John Nored, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born in Wiltshire around 1420 and died in battle in 1471, supporting the Yorkist cause.

Another individual of note was William Nored, a merchant and landowner from Suffolk, who lived in the late 16th century. He was involved in the wool trade and owned substantial lands in the county.

In the 17th century, the NORED name was found in various parish records and registers, suggesting its widespread presence across England. For instance, the baptismal records of St. Michael's Church in Coventry list the birth of Thomas Nored in 1632.

Throughout history, the NORED surname has been spelled in various ways, including Norred, Norrede, and Norryd, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices of earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nored

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

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

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