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

Noren, 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 Noren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noren in America

Noren is the 15527th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noren surname appeared 1,885 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 Noren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noren 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 Noren

The surname Noren originated in Sweden during the medieval period, derived from the Old Norse word 'norðr', meaning 'north'. It was a common surname among those living in the northern regions of Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Noren dates back to the 13th century, found in historical records from the Swedish province of Västergötland. It is believed that the name was initially used to identify individuals who had migrated from the northern parts of the region.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Noren was Erik Noren, a Swedish nobleman and military commander. He played a significant role in the Swedish Kalmar Union conflicts against Denmark and Norway during the late medieval period.

The surname Noren gained further recognition in the 16th century when Karin Noren, a Swedish noblewoman, became a prominent figure in the court of King Gustav I of Sweden. She was known for her influential role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the time.

During the 17th century, the Noren family established themselves as influential landowners and merchants in the northern Swedish provinces of Västerbotten and Norrbotten. One notable member was Johan Noren, a wealthy merchant who played a crucial role in the development of trade routes between Sweden and Russia.

In the 19th century, Anders Noren, a Swedish engineer, made significant contributions to the development of Sweden's infrastructure. He was instrumental in the construction of several bridges and canals, which facilitated transportation and commerce across the country.

Over time, the surname Noren has also been associated with various place names in Sweden, such as Norens Bruk, a historical industrial site in Värmland, and Noren, a locality in Dalarna. These place names reflect the strong connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

While the surname Noren is predominantly Swedish, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Denmark, due to the historical migration patterns and cultural exchanges within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noren

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

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

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