Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Newby
The surname Newby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nýr" meaning "new" and the Old Norse word "býr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Newby is believ......
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Newcity
The surname Newcity is a variant of the English surname Newby, which originated from the Old Norse word "nýr" meaning "new" and the Old Norse word "býr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, t......
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Newgard
The surname Newgard is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Njálg, which means "champion" or "hero." The addition of the suffix -gard indicates a farm or estate, sugg......
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Nibbs
The surname Nibbs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Nibbe," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Nigel." The name Nigel is derived from the Old Norse name ......
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Niel
The surname Niel is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Niel," which itself is a variant of the name "Nigel." The name Nigel is of medieval English and Scottish origin, derived ......
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Nil
The surname Nil is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Níll, meaning "champion" or "victor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to......
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Niles
The surname Niles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Nigel," which itself comes from the Old Norse name "Njáll." The name Niles means "champion" or "cloud," reflectin......
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Nisby
The surname Nisby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Njáll" or "Njǫll," meaning "champion" or "hero." The addition of the Old Norse element "byr" meaning "farm" o......
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Njos
The surname Njos is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gnóss," meaning "a small piece of land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name......
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Njus
The surname Njus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gnýr," meaning "noise" or "roar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was loud or boist......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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