Norfleet

Norfleet Meaning & Origin

About Norfleet
The surname Norfleet is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "norð" meaning "north" and "fleot" meaning "stream" or "watercourse." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or by a stream or watercourse in the northern part of a settlement. The name Norfleet has variations such as Northfleet and Norflete, and it is primarily found in the southern regions of England. Over time, individuals with the surname Norfleet have migrated to other parts of the world, particularly the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Norfleet: 4,139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Norfleet 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 Norfleet is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRFLT
🔊 Soundex
N061403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R F L IY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrˌflit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norfleet in Braille

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

The name Norfleet in braille

How to sign the name Norfleet using Sign Language

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

The name Norfleet in sign language

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