There are
1573
Nordbys in the USA
Nordby is the
17798th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nordby

NicoleNordby

Nicole Nordby is a Swedish long jumper who won a bronze medal at the 2006 European Athletics Championships.

JohnNordby

John Nordby is a Norwegian footballer who played as a defender for the Norway national team and various clubs including Fredrikstad and Rosenborg.

BrendaNordby

Brenda Nordby is an American actress known for her role in the 1987 film 'Hell Comes to Frogtown.'

KaiNordby

Kai Nordby is a Norwegian politician and member of the Conservative Party. He served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, from 1973 to 1989.

AnnaNordby

Anna Nordby is a Swedish artist known for her sculptures and installations exploring themes of identity and nature.

KarlNordby

Karl Nordby is a Swedish ice hockey player who played as a defenseman for various teams in the Swedish Hockey League.

HildaNordby

Hilda Nordby is a Norwegian author known for her novels and short stories, often addressing themes of social and political issues.

AndersNordby

Anders Nordby is a Danish painter known for his realistic and detailed landscape paintings inspired by the Nordic landscape.

LarsNordby

Lars Nordby is a Norwegian journalist and television presenter known for his work on various news and current affairs programs.

EvaNordby

Eva Nordby is a Swedish fashion designer known for her minimalist and elegant clothing designs, often incorporating natural and sustainable materials.

Nordby Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Nordby is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the combination of the elements 'nord' meaning 'north' and 'by' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near or originated from a settlement to the north.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Nordby is most commonly found in Norway and Sweden, reflecting its Scandinavian origins. It is also found in smaller numbers in other countries with Scandinavian communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname Nordby include Nordbye, Nordberg, Nordahl, Nordhagen, Nordheimer, Nordick, Nordlander, Nordli, Nordlof, and Nordquist.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration of people with the surname Nordby can be traced to the movement of Scandinavian immigrants to countries like the United States and Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These immigrants sought better economic opportunities and settled in areas with established Scandinavian communities.