Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /it.reɪ.fi.jul/(Norwegian) /it.reɪ.fj.ɔrd/(Swedish) /ut.reɪ.fj.ɔr/(Danish) [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsYtterfjord
Meaning & History
From the Swedish or Norwegian word yttre, meaning outer or external combined with Danish fjord, meaning inlet.
Full surname means 'Outer / External Inlet', probably denoting somebody who lived near an outer or external fjord.
Full surname means 'Outer / External Inlet', probably denoting somebody who lived near an outer or external fjord.