Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Rykken
The surname Rykken is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rikja," meaning "realm" or "kingdom." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name h......
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Rylee
The surname Rylee is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Raghailligh, meaning "descendant of Raghailligh." The name Raghailligh is believed to be derived from the Old Norse person......
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Ryles
The surname Ryles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Ryle, which itself is a variant of the name Rolf. The name Rolf comes from the Old Norse name Hrolfr, meaning "......
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Ryne
The surname Ryne is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrani," meaning "raven." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the de......
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Rynning
The surname Rynning is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rønningr," meaning "clearing" or "cleared land." It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone w......
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Rytter
The surname Rytter is of Danish and Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "riddari," meaning "rider" or "knight." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who w......
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Saboe
The surname Saboe is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Sámr" or "Sǫmbjǫrn," which means "peace" or "peaceful warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that......
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Saether
The surname Saether is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sætr," meaning "mountain pasture" or "summer farm." It is a locational surname typically associated with people wh......
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Saga
The surname Saga is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to someone from the Saga Prefecture in Japan, or it can be derived from the Japanese word "saga," meaning "fate" or "d......
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Sagen
The surname Sagen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "saga," meaning "story" or "tale." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a storyteller ......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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