Surnames of Norwegian Origin

1,747 surnames found of Norwegian origin

Rygh
The surname Rygh is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rygr," meaning "ridge" or "crest." It is a locational surname typically associated with people who lived near or on a......
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Rykhus
The surname Rykhus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ríkr," meaning "powerful" or "mighty," combined with the suffix "-hus," meaning "house." Therefore, the su......
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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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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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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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Salhus
The surname Salhus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "sal" meaning "hall" or "large room" and "hus" meaning "house." Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Salvesen
The surname Salvesen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Salvi, meaning "savior" or "rescuer." The suffix -sen indicates "son of," making Salvesen mean "son of Sa......
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Surnames of Norwegian Origin

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