Norby

Norby Meaning & Origin

About Norby
The surname Norby is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the combination of the Old Norse elements "norðr" meaning "north" and "býr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Norby is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating someone who hailed from a farm or settlement located in the northern part of an area. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Denmark.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Norby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Norby: 2,299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Norby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Norby is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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NRP
🔊 Soundex
N0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrbi/
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('NRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norby in Braille

Here's how to represent Norby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Norby in braille

How to sign the name Norby using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Norby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Norby in sign language

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