Norse

Norse Meaning & Origin

About Norse
The surname Norse is derived from the Old Norse word "Norseman," which referred to the people of Norway during the Viking Age. The name likely originated as an ethnic or regional identifier for individuals hailing from Norway or having Norwegian ancestry. As a surname, Norse signifies a connection to the Norse culture and heritage, often associated with the seafaring and warrior traditions of the Vikings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Norse: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRS
🔊 Soundex
N0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R S
🌐 IPA
/nɔrs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norse in Braille

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

The name Norse in braille

How to sign the name Norse using Sign Language

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

The name Norse in sign language

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