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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Swedish

Meaning & History

The first half of the word Norr is derived from the Old Norse word norþr which means "north", while the second half of the word by is derived from the Old Swedish word byr meaning "farmstead" or "settlement". So, the surname literally translates to "north farmstead".
Added 4/30/2024 by namefix
Edited 10/3/2024 by namefix