Norvell Name Meaning & Origin
/NOR-vell/Norvell is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Norvell is of Old French origin, derived from the word 'nore' meaning 'north' and 'ville' meaning 'town'. It was originally a surname indicating someone from a northern town or settlement. Over time, it has been adopted as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 74% -
British (Anglo-Celtic) 16% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Norvell
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Norvell
Notable individuals include Norvell Bryant, an American military officer; Norvell G. Henderson, an American politician; and Norvell Coots, a professional baseball player.
Popularity Trend
In 2012, 6 boys in the US were named Norvell.
Growth of the name Norvell in the US (SSA Data):
Norvell Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.