Norvell

Norvell Meaning & Origin

About Norvell
The surname Norvell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Thorfinnr," meaning "Thor's friend" or "Thor's servant." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Norval, Norvell, and Norville. The surname Norvell signifies a person who is associated with or descended from someone named Thorfinnr, indicating a connection to the Norse god Thor and suggesting a strong and loyal character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Norvell: 3,713
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8817
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

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

Pronunciation

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrvəl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norvell in Braille

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

The name Norvell in braille

How to sign the name Norvell using Sign Language

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

The name Norvell in sign language

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