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

Norero, 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 Norero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norero in America

Norero is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norero surname appeared 113 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 Norero.

The history of the last name Norero

The surname NORERO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Piedmont. The name can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was first recorded as "Norrero" in the village of Castiglione Torinese, near the city of Turin.

The name NORERO is believed to be derived from the Latin word "norarius," which referred to a maker or seller of combs. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the comb-making trade, a profession that was particularly important in the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NORERO surname can be found in the Libro Verde della Città di Torino, a historical document dating back to the late 15th century. In this record, a certain Giovanni NORERO is listed as a landowner in the city of Turin.

In the 16th century, the NORERO family gained prominence in the nearby town of Chieri, where they were involved in the local silk industry. The name appears in several municipal records from this period, including the birth and marriage certificates of several NORERO family members.

One notable figure from the NORERO family was Pietro NORERO (1522-1591), a successful silk merchant and member of the town council of Chieri. His son, Giovan Battista NORERO (1564-1638), was a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the court of the Duke of Savoy.

In the 17th century, the NORERO surname spread to other parts of Piedmont, as well as to neighboring regions such as Liguria and Lombardy. One prominent NORERO of this era was Giacomo NORERO (1629-1701), a Jesuit priest and scholar who was renowned for his work on the history of the Piedmontese nobility.

Another notable figure was Carlo NORERO (1772-1842), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a general in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. He was awarded several honors for his bravery in battle.

As the NORERO family continued to prosper and expand, the surname also found its way to other parts of Italy and eventually to other countries through emigration. Despite its widespread dispersal, the name NORERO remains closely tied to its Piedmontese roots and the rich history of this region in northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norero

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

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

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