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

Norum, 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 Norum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norum in America

Norum is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norum surname appeared 349 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 Norum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norum 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 Norum

The surname NORUM is believed to have originated in Norway during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old Norse word "nǫrr," meaning "north," suggesting that the name's bearers may have hailed from the northern regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NORUM surname can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian medieval documents and charters dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in a land grant from the year 1247, referring to a man named Thorvald NORUM.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure bearing the NORUM name was Eirik NORUM, a respected lawspeaker and chieftain in the region of Trøndelag. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his role in resolving disputes and upholding the law.

During the Renaissance period, the NORUM surname gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright Hallvard NORUM (1520-1587). His plays and verse, written in the Norwegian language, were widely celebrated and contributed to the preservation of Norway's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, a notable NORUM family resided in the town of Nordfjordeid, where they were prominent merchants and shipowners. One member, Kjell NORUM (1742-1814), was known for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic endeavors, having established a school for underprivileged children in the area.

Another significant figure bearing the NORUM name was Ingrid NORUM (1892-1978), a pioneering Norwegian archaeologist and scholar. Her groundbreaking research on Viking-era settlements and artifacts shed light on the country's rich cultural heritage and helped shape the field of Scandinavian archaeology.

Throughout its history, the NORUM surname has been associated with various locations and place names within Norway, such as Nordrum, Norderum, and Norum, which may have influenced the spelling variations observed over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norum

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

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

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