There are
4635
Nords in the USA
Nord is the
7204th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nord

LeifErikson

Norse explorer, known for being one of the first Europeans to reach North America.

FreyaNorðyr

Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility.

ThorHeyerdahl

Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer, known for his Kon-Tiki expedition.

AugustNordenskiöld

Swedish-Finnish geologist and explorer, known for his research on Antarctica.

JohanNordahl

Norwegian poet and bishop, known for his nationalistic poetry.

Nord Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Nord is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'nórðr', meaning 'north'. It denotes someone who lived in a northern region.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Nord is predominantly found in countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname Nord include Nordberg, Nordby, Nordgren, and Nordström.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Nord occurred over centuries, especially during the Viking Age when Norse explorers and settlers traveled to various regions, including Iceland, Greenland, and North America. In more recent times, individuals with the surname Nord have migrated to countries like the United States and Canada for various reasons, including seeking new opportunities and a better quality of life.