Norwich

Norwich Meaning & Origin

About Norwich
The surname Norwich is of English origin and is derived from the name of the city of Norwich in Norfolk, England. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from or associated with Norwich. The name itself is thought to have Old English roots, possibly meaning "north town" or "northern enclosure." Over time, individuals with the surname Norwich have spread beyond the city and can be found in various parts of the world.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Norwich: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
NRX
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
N06020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R W IH0 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆnษ”rwษชสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('NRX', 'NRK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norwich in Braille

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

The name Norwich in braille

How to sign the name Norwich using Sign Language

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

The name Norwich in sign language

Numerology