Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Skrivseth
The surname Skrivseth is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skrifa," meaning "to write," and "setr," meaning "farmstead" or "dwelling." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Skrove
The surname Skrove is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skrof," meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone w......
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Skull
The surname Skull is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skalli," meaning "bald head" or "skull." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was bald or had a......
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Sky
The surname Sky is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ski," meaning "cloud." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent cloud formation or in a p......
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Skye
The surname Skye is of Scottish origin and is derived from the name of the Scottish island, Skye. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on or near the island......
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Skyers
The surname Skyers is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skir," meaning "bright" or "clear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bright or clea......
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Skyes
The surname Skyes is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skeið" meaning "racecourse" or "track." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who live......
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Skylar
The surname Skylar is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skúli, which means "shield" or "protection." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descen......
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Skyles
The surname Skyles is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjǫldr, meaning "shield." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the......
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Slagg
The surname Slagg is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "slag" which means "battle" or "fight." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce or a......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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