Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Holte
The surname Holte is of English and Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "holt," meaning a small wood or grove. As a surname, Holte likely originated as a locational name for ......
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Holum
The surname Holum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hólmr," meaning "island" or "small hill." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived......
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Holvick
The surname Holvick is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hǫlvi, which means "lucky" or "fortunate." The suffix "-vik" indicates a place of origin, suggesting that ......
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Homer
The surname Homer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Homer," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Hólmarr." The name is believed to have originated ......
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Honrud
The surname Honrud is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hǫnir, which means "tall" or "high." The addition of the suffix "-rud" indicates a farm or homestead, sugge......
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Hopen
The surname Hopen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hop," meaning a small enclosed bay or inlet. It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals whose ......
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Horgen
The surname Horgen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hǫrga," meaning "temple" or "sacred place." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or......
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Hornby
The surname Hornby is of English origin and has two possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the place name Hornby, which is composed of the Old Norse elements "horn" meanin......
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Hornseth
The surname Hornseth is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hornsetr," which combines the elements "horn" meaning "horn" and "setr" meaning "farmstead" or "dwelling......
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Horsager
The surname Horsager is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hross" meaning "horse" and the suffix "-sager" indicating a person who works with or takes care of horses. Therefore......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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