Exclusive surnames in Norway

Surnames found only in Norway

Baldersheim
#1 exclusive
89
exclusive surnames
Only in Norway
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Norway and are not found in any other country in the world. They are unique cultural heritage, reflecting the linguistic, geographical or historical isolation of the region. This table shows the 100 most common exclusive surnames.

Sælensminde
113
2
Baldersheim
148
1
Kvernstad
101
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Baldersheim 148
13.7%
2 Sælensminde 113
10.5%
3 Kvernstad 101
9.4%
4 Matberg 88
8.2%
5 Kirkeland 84
7.8%
6 Nyengen 57
5.3%
7 Svepstad 45
4.2%
8 årsvoll 44
4.1%
9 Mykstu 25
2.3%
10 Røger 22
2%
11 Wedel jarlsberg 21
1.9%
12 Glambek 18
1.7%
13 Løkensgard 17
1.6%
14 Torgeirsen 17
1.6%
15 Sverresen 16
1.5%
16 Tveraabak 16
1.5%
17 Gondrosen 16
1.5%
18 Bydall 15
1.4%
19 Faksvaag 14
1.3%
20 Gylver 13
1.2%
21 Andby 13
1.2%
22 Erthe 11
1%
23 Akeland 11
1%
24 Horrem 11
1%
25 Graawe 10
0.9%
26 Myrmellom 8
0.7%
27 Haraton 7
0.6%
28 Folckersahm 6
0.6%
29 Indby 6
0.6%
30 Trume 5
0.5%
31 Taije 5
0.5%
32 Harbye 4
0.4%
33 Dybaa 4
0.4%
34 Aavok 4
0.4%
35 Vitali rosati 4
0.4%
36 Bonomi todeschini 3
0.3%
37 øystein 3
0.3%
38 Hodzalari 3
0.3%
39 Brzewinski 3
0.3%
40 Pommern 3
0.3%
41 Palmer morewood 3
0.3%
42 Le bazer 3
0.3%
43 Aurberg 3
0.3%
44 Williams bulkeley 2
0.2%
45 Brennberg 2
0.2%
46 Gylt 2
0.2%
47 Markmand 2
0.2%
48 Mintajev 2
0.2%
49 Griffenfeld 2
0.2%
50 Bocevic 2
0.2%
51 Ryvell 2
0.2%
52 Ellingsvoll 2
0.2%
53 Beltowicz 1
0.1%
54 Stalhane 1
0.1%
55 Werpe 1
0.1%
56 Aluffi pentini 1
0.1%
57 Bonisant 1
0.1%
58 Fernandez marino 1
0.1%
59 Al fantazi 1
0.1%
60 Ehingen 1
0.1%
61 Styp rekowski 1
0.1%
62 Gomez lazaro 1
0.1%
63 Ruiz izaguirre 1
0.1%
64 Calloen 1
0.1%
65 Airidas 1
0.1%
66 Munoz rivera 1
0.1%
67 Lawson smith 1
0.1%
68 Janeviciute 1
0.1%
69 Rivecourt 1
0.1%
70 Norvège 1
0.1%
71 Sopicka 1
0.1%
72 Tandheim 1
0.1%
73 Przemo 1
0.1%
74 Kisinska 1
0.1%
75 Muer de 1
0.1%
76 Zountourides 1
0.1%
77 Chkontana 1
0.1%
78 Gidelska 1
0.1%
79 Hafthorsen 1
0.1%
80 Gajrbekova 1
0.1%
81 Andsjo 1
0.1%
82 Orstho 1
0.1%
83 Szydik 1
0.1%
84 Nemius 1
0.1%
85 Bezeglow 1
0.1%
86 Oppsall 1
0.1%
87 Culme seymour 1
0.1%
88 Juzwinski 1
0.1%
89 Safroniichuk 1
0.1%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Norway?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Norway and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Baldersheim, with 148. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Norway?
Exclusive surnames typically arise from linguistic, geographical or historical isolation. They may also derive from local place names, traditional occupations or phonetic adaptations unique to the language and culture of Norway.
Where does this data come from?
The data comes from official censuses and civil registries. A surname is considered exclusive when it appears in our records from only one country with verified bearers.

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