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

Norwick, 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 Norwick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norwick in America

Norwick is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norwick surname appeared 345 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 Norwick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norwick 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 Norwick

The surname Norwick is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk in the eastern region of England. This name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "norðwic," which means "northern dwelling" or "northern town." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or came from a northern settlement or village.

The earliest known records of the surname Norwick date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances of this name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named Roger de Norwico was listed as a resident of Norfolk.

In the 14th century, the surname Norwick appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a person named John Norwyco was mentioned as a taxpayer in Norfolk. Additionally, the Poll Tax records of 1379 listed a person named William Norwych, also from Norfolk.

During the late medieval period, the surname Norwick had several variations in spelling, including Norwyk, Norwyke, and Norwyche. This was likely due to the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time and the regional differences in pronunciation.

One notable person with the surname Norwick was Sir John Norwick, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Norwich, Norfolk, around 1420 and made a significant fortune through his trading ventures. Sir John Norwick is remembered for his generous donations to various charitable causes and for founding a school in Norwich.

In the 16th century, the surname Norwick continued to be associated with the Norfolk region. Records from this period include Thomas Norwick, a landowner who was born in Norwich in 1532, and Elizabeth Norwick, a wealthy widow who donated funds for the construction of a church in the village of Aylsham, Norfolk, in 1586.

Another prominent individual with the surname Norwick was Sir William Norwick, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He was born in Norwich in 1610 and fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. Sir William Norwick was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was knighted for his service in 1648.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Norwick has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the county of Norfolk. While the name has evolved and spread to other parts of England and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the northern settlements of this historic region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norwick

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

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

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