Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Norwin

      Origin

      German - Old High German

      Meaning

      North Friend

      Variations

      Corwin, Norina, Norine
      The name Norwin finds its origins in the Germanic language, specifically Old High German. It is composed of two elements: nord meaning north and win which translates to friend. Together, Norwin signifies a north friend or a friend from the north. This name likely originated in medieval times when people were often identified by their place of origin or their characteristics.

      Throughout history, the name Norwin can be traced in various regions of German-speaking countries. Although information about specific individuals named Norwin is scarce, the name has managed to maintain its presence through the centuries. In modern-day usage, Norwin continues to be a fairly uncommon name, seen as a nod to the ancient Germanic heritage. It represents the enduring connection to the northern region and emphasizes the importance of friendship within Germanic culture. While not as prevalent as other German names, Norwin endures as a reminder of the historical significance and the linguistic roots of the Germanic people.

      Based on our records...

      Johnson

      Johnson

      This is the most common surname associated with Norwin.
      Helen

      Helen

      This is the most common name of those married to a Norwin.
      Marcia

      Marcia

      This is the most common name for a child of a Norwin.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1898 is when there were the most people born with the first name Norwin.

      Explore the origins of another name.