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

Norred, 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 Norred surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norred in America

Norred is the 20985th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norred surname appeared 1,254 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 Norred.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norred 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 Norred

The surname Norred has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Norred or Norreed, which was likely a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1296, where it appears as "John de Norred". This suggests that the name originated from the southern region of England, possibly in Sussex or its surrounding areas.

In the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as "Norreed", "Norrede", and "Norryd" appearing in various records. This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as there were no standardized spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure with the surname Norred was William Norred, a merchant who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and held a position of prominence in the local community.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Muster Roll for the county of Somerset, dated 1539, where it is listed as "John Norred". This suggests that the family had spread to other parts of southern England by that time.

Another individual of note was Thomas Norred, who was born in the village of Wiltshire in 1602. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name is recorded in the parish records of the local church.

During the 17th century, the Norred surname started to appear in various parts of England, indicating that the family had continued to disperse throughout the country. In the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, there are entries for families with the surname Norred in counties such as Gloucestershire and Hampshire.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Norred name in North America is found in the colonial records of Virginia, where a man named John Norred is listed as a landowner in 1635. This suggests that members of the Norred family were among the early settlers in the British colonies of North America.

Throughout its history, the surname Norred has maintained a relatively consistent spelling, with only minor variations. While not a common surname, it has been carried by individuals in various walks of life, from merchants and landowners to farmers and settlers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norred

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

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

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