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Early Origins and Etymology of Norling

The surname Norling was first found in Cheshire at Norley, a township, in the lordship of Kingsley, parish of Frodsham, union of Runcorn, hundred of Eddisbury. 1 The place name dates back to 1239 when it was known as Nothleg and literally meant "northern glade or clearing," from the Old English "north" + "leah." 2

The first record of the family was name was actually found in nearby Shropshire where Cristian de Norleg was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of 1204. The Assize Rolls of Cheshire listed Honde de Northle in 1288 and later Thurstan de Norleigh was recorded in 1328. 3

Early History of the Norling family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Norling research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1091, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1535 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Norling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Norling Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Norley, Norley, Norleigh, Norlea, Norlie, Northley, Nothleigh, Northleigh, Norleighe, Norely and many more.

Early Notables of the Norling family

More information is included under the topic Early Norling Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Norling family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Norleigh, who arrived in Virginia sometime between 1666 and 1667; Hen Norley, who came to Virginia in 1669; Mary Norley, who came to Philadelphia in 1736.

Contemporary Notables of the name Norling (post 1700) +

  • Lisa Norling, American historian noted for her pioneering work on gender and the sea, awarded the 2001 Frederick Jackson Turner Award and the 2000 John Lyman Book Award
  • Marshall F. Norling, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1956 4
  • G. Norling, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1904 5
  • Carroll Norling, American Democratic Party politician, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 1972 5
  • Axel Norling (1884-1964), Swedish two-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor
  • Lars Daniel Norling (1888-1958), Swedish three-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast and horse rider
  • Clive Norling, former Welsh international rugby union referee
  • Rikard Norling (b. 1971), Swedish football manager
  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
  2. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  3. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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