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

Norgaard, 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 Norgaard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norgaard in America

Norgaard is the 22201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norgaard surname appeared 1,162 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 Norgaard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norgaard 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 Norgaard

The surname Norgaard originates from Denmark and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Danish words "nor" meaning "north" and "gaard" meaning "farm" or "homestead." The name likely referred to someone who lived or worked on a northern farm or estate.

Norgaard is a topographic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify a person's place of residence or geographic origin. In the early days of surnames, it was common for people to be identified by the location of their home or property. The name may have originated in various northern regions of Denmark, where farms were situated in more northerly areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Norgaard can be found in the Danish Census of 1787, where a family by the name of Norgaard was listed as residing in the village of Højby, located in the northern part of Zealand. This suggests that the name had already been in use for several generations by that time.

Throughout history, the name Norgaard has been spelled in various ways, including Nordgaard, Norgård, and Norgaard. These variations reflect regional dialects and spelling conventions of different time periods. The name has also been associated with several place names in Denmark, such as Norgaardshøj and Norgaardskov, which may have influenced the spelling or origin of some branches of the Norgaard family.

Notable individuals with the surname Norgaard include:

1. Hans Norgaard (1786-1854), a Danish painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Else Norgaard (1904-1989), a Danish actress and theater director who performed in numerous stage productions throughout her career.
3. Lars Norgaard (1932-2011), a Danish author and journalist who wrote several books on Danish history and culture.
4. Jens Norgaard (1953-present), a Danish architect and urban planner known for his innovative designs and sustainable building projects.
5. Mette Norgaard (1976-present), a Danish fashion designer and founder of the sustainable clothing brand Norgaard Studio.

While the surname Norgaard has its roots in Denmark, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the Danish language and the country's rich historical and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norgaard

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

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

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