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There are approximately 29,493 people named Norris in the UK. That makes it the 315th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 467 are named Norris.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English


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The Norris surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Norroy, or north-king; a title given, in England, to the third king-at-arms. Norrie, French, a foster-child.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

NORRIS. Anciently written Le Nereis, Norres, Noreys, &c., and in Latin charters, Noricus, Noreusis, ire. It is widely spread both in Normandy and England, and may imply either NoTth-cotintrijman or the NorKegiaii. Ormerod's Miscell. Palatina, p. G. Gaimar applies the term to the Norwegians â– whom Harold defeated at Stamford Bridge. " Quinte jur apres reis Harold vint, Contra Norreis bataille tint."

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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