2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Storvick
A surname derived from a farmstead or village name in Norway.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Storvick. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Storvick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Storvick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Storvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Storvick
The surname Storvick is of Norwegian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "stór," meaning "large" or "great," and "vik," referring to a small bay or inlet. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a large bay or inlet.
Storvick is believed to have originated in the western regions of Norway, particularly in areas along the coast where the rugged fjords and inlets were prominent features of the landscape. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Norwegian parish records and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Storvick name was Bjørn Storvick, a Norwegian farmer and landowner who lived in the coastal village of Ålesund in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he owned a substantial plot of land near a prominent inlet, which may have contributed to the origin of the family name.
In the 18th century, the Storvick name appeared in various historical records associated with the Norwegian fishing industry. Hans Storvick, born in 1742, was a renowned fisherman and boat builder from the village of Stavanger. His son, Peder Storvick (1768-1835), continued the family tradition and became a respected ship captain, sailing along the Norwegian coast and across the North Sea.
Another notable individual with the Storvick surname was Ingrid Storvick (1865-1942), a prominent Norwegian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bergen and played a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for women in Norway during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Variations of the Storvick name can be found in historical records, such as Storvik, Storwig, and Storvigen. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, spelling variations, and the evolution of the language over time. Additionally, some records may have included place names or locations associated with the Storvick surname, such as Storviksund or Storviksfjorden, reflecting the coastal origins of the name.
While the Storvick surname is predominantly Norwegian, it has also been documented in other Nordic countries, including Sweden and Denmark, likely due to migration and cultural exchange between these regions throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Storvick
Among Census respondents with the surname Storvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Storvick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Storvick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Storvick
Storvick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,613 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,613 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Storvick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Storvick bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Storvick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Storvick?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Storvick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Storvick?
Storvick ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Storvick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Storvick.
Has Storvick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Storvick went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Storvick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Storvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Storvick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Storvick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Storvick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Storvick mean?
A surname derived from a farmstead or village name in Norway. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Storvick (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Storvick?
You can see how many people have the surname Storvick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.