Norriss Surname
Approximately 503 people bear this surname
Norriss Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'the Noreis,' the northern, the man from the North: sometimes meaning a Norwegian, but generally the 'north countree.' (a) Offic. 'the nurse.' Middle English nories. v. Nurse.
Thomas le Noreis, 1273.
Read More About This SurnameNorriss Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 184 | 1:24,610 | 4,301 |
| United States | 127 | 1:2,854,007 | 168,820 |
| England | 96 | 1:580,396 | 35,131 |
| Australia | 80 | 1:337,446 | 28,659 |
| Scotland | 4 | 1:1,338,454 | 35,497 |
| Russia | 2 | 1:72,061,528 | 727,117 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Oman | 1 | 1:3,687,971 | 14,390 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1:92,646,054 | 8,382 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 53 | 1:83,582 | 5,769 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 339 | 1:71,904 | 7,990 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:784,208 | 16,349 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 245 | 1:204,974 | 17,750 |
Norriss (14) may also be a first name.
Norriss Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'the Noreis,' the northern, the man from the North: sometimes meaning a Norwegian, but generally the 'north countree.' (a) Offic. 'the nurse.' Middle English nories. v. Nurse.
Thomas le Noreis, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Robert le Norys. Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem.
Walter le Noreis, 1313. Writs of Parliament.
1570. Edward Norries, Lancashire: Register of the University of Oxford.
1766 Married — John Norriss and Mary McClary: St. George, Hanover Square.
The modern form of Norreys, which see.
(Anglo-French-Teut.) = Norreys, q.v. (Anglo-French-Latin) the Nurse [Middle English norice, noryce; Old French norrice (French nourrice); Latin nutrix, -icis, a nurse] Alicia le Noryce.—Cal. Inq. P.M.
I trowe that to a norice in this cas.— Chaucer, Cant. Tales, E 561.
Anciently written Le Noreis, Norres, Noreys, &c., and in Latin charters, Noricus, Norensis, &c. It is widely spread both in Normandy and England, and may imply either North-countryman or the Norwegian. Ormerod's Miscell. Palatina, p. 6. Gaimar applies the term to the Norwegians whom Harold defeated at Stamford Bridge.
Norroy, or north—king; a title given, in England, to the third king—at—arms. Norrie, French, a foster—child.
Norris is a name that has now its principal homes in Lancashire and Somerset. In the 13th century it was frequent in the forms of Noreys, Norreys, Norries, and Norrays, often preceded by "Le," in Notts, Oxfordshire, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hunts, Backs, etc. (H. R.).
Norriss Demographics
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Norriss Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Norriss Come From? nationality or country of origin
Norriss (Russian: Норрисс) is carried by more people in New Zealand than any other country or territory. It may be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Norriss? popularity and diffusion
It is the 613,453rd most numerous family name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 14,488,163 people. This surname is mostly found in Oceania, where 52 percent of Norriss reside; 52 percent reside in Australasia and 52 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand. It is also the 3,024,661st most commonly used first name at a global level It is held by 14 people.
This surname is most commonly held in New Zealand, where it is held by 184 people, or 1 in 24,610. In New Zealand Norriss is mostly concentrated in: Canterbury Region, where 35 percent are found, Tasman Region, where 26 percent are found and Wellington Region, where 11 percent are found. Without taking into account New Zealand this last name exists in 13 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 25 percent are found and England, where 19 percent are found.
Norriss Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Norriss has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the surname decreased 48 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it decreased 72 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it decreased 98 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Norriss Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the last name is predominantly Catholic (94%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Norriss last name are 24.66% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 71.43% being registered to vote for the party.
Norriss earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 7.18% less than the national average, earning $40,053 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Norriss Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
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| Norriss in the Russian language | ||
| Норрисс | norriss | - |
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Norriss Reference & Research
Norris DNA Website - A web page dedicated to the genetic research of those who bear the surname and its variants.
Norris FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.
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