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

Norrick, 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 Norrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norrick in America

Norrick is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norrick surname appeared 375 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 Norrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norrick 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 Norrick

The surname NORRICK is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "nor" and "ric," meaning "northerner" and "powerful" respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a powerful individual from the northern regions of England.

In its earliest recorded forms, the surname appeared as Norreys, Norrys, and Norris, with the modern spelling of NORRICK emerging later on. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Norrets."

During the 12th century, the NORRICK surname was particularly prominent in the county of Lancashire, where several notable individuals bearing this name were recorded. One such person was Sir John Norrick, a knight who fought alongside King Richard I in the Third Crusade (1189-1192).

In the 14th century, the NORRICK family established a stronghold in the village of Speke, near Liverpool. This branch of the family produced several distinguished members, including Sir Henry Norrick (1312-1380), who served as the Sheriff of Lancashire.

As the surname spread across England, various spellings emerged, such as Norridge, Nurridge, and Nuridge. In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named William Norrick (1520-1588) was recorded as residing in the city of Bristol, where he established a successful trading business.

Another notable figure was Sir John Norrick (1670-1749), a British naval officer who played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was knighted for his bravery and military accomplishments.

Over the centuries, several other individuals with the surname NORRICK have made their mark in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia. For instance, John Norrick (1823-1891) was a renowned English poet and author, while Margaret Norrick (1879-1951) was a prominent suffragette and activist for women's rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norrick

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

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

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