Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English, Scottish Pronounced Pron. /ˈnɔɹ.ɪs/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "from the north" from Old French norreis. It either denoted someone who originated in the north or someone who lived in the northern part of a settlement. Related NamesDetails RootnortVariantNorth(English) Other Languages & CulturesNordin(Swedish) Given Name DescendantNorris(English) Same SpellingNorris 2 Categories cardinal points, Formula One drivers, rugby union All Blacks, Virtua Tennis opponent characters