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

Norrell, 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 Norrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norrell in America

Norrell is the 16018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norrell surname appeared 1,812 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 Norrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norrell 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 Norrell

The surname Norrell is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "nor" meaning north and "feld" meaning field, potentially referring to a geographical location or a place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Norrell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Norefeld." This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 11th century in various parts of England.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Norrell began appearing in various historical records and documents, often with variations in spelling such as Norfeld, Norffelde, and Norfelde. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices at the time.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named William Norrell (c. 1420-1489) was recorded as a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Berkshire, England. His descendants continued to hold significant landholdings in the region for several generations.

Another historical figure bearing the name Norrell was John Norrell (c. 1580-1647), a English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Bemerton in Wiltshire. He wrote several religious works and was known for his sermons and theological writings.

In the 18th century, the name Norrell appeared in various parish records and historical documents across different counties in England, including Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This suggests that the name had spread and was well-established in different parts of the country by this time.

One notable individual from this period was Thomas Norrell (1721-1779), a respected architect and builder who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Bristol, including the Old Council House and the Exchange.

The name Norrell has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Norrell in Worcestershire and Norrell's Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely originated from the surname itself or vice versa, further cementing the name's historical roots in various regions of the country.

Throughout its history, the surname Norrell has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergy, architects, and more. While the name's exact origins may be uncertain, its presence in historical records and its association with various locations across England reflect its enduring legacy as a distinctly British surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norrell

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

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

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