Norris ( surname ) - wikipedia Norris ( surname ) Norris is an English surname. In some cases it is derived from the Middle English norreis, noreis, norais ; and the Anglo - Norman French noreis. In such cases the surname derived from elements meaning `` northerner '', and referred to people from Norway, and northern England and Scotland. In other cases, the surname is derved from the Middle English personal name Norreis, which is in turn derived from norreis. In other cases the surname is derived from the Middle English norice, nurice ; and the Old French norrice, nurrice. In such cases, the surname is derived from elements meaning `` nurse '', `` foster parent ''. Contents 1 Notables with this name include 1.1 First name 1.2 Fictional characters 2 References Notables with this name include Alphonso Winfield Ricardo ( Patrick - Grant ) Norris,, Born 17 / 03 / 1961 St Michael Barbados, Auto Electrician / PC, Laptop Technician, free energy design and implementation, Trained in Kenpo JuJitsu, WJJF Karma Jujitsu, Kokyu Aikido Association, Wu Shu. Ayshire Skelmorlie Scotland Cousin to Clan Grant Anthony Norris, American professional wrestler Ben Norris ( 1910 -- 2006 ), American artist Chester E. Norris ( 1927 - 2016 ), American diplomat Christopher Norris ( disambiguation ) Charles Norris ( disambiguation ) Chuck Norris, American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris ( musician ), American guitarist Clint Norris, American musician Craig Norris, Canadian musician and radio broadcaster Daran Norris, American actor Dave Norris, American politician David Norris ( politician ), Irish civil rights campaigner and politician David Norris ( footballer ), English football ( soccer ) player Dean Norris, American actor Francis Norris, 1st Earl of Berkshire Frank Norris, American novelist Frank Norris ( bishop ), Anglican bishop in China Fred Norris, American radio personality Frederick Norris, British marathon runner George W. Norris, member of the U.S. Congress and Senator from Nebraska Henry Norris ( disambiguation ) Hermione Norris, English actress J. Frank Norris, controversial Texas Baptist preacher Jacob Norris, 3D video game and cinematic artist James E. Norris, person after whom the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the National Hockey League is named Jared Norris, American football player Joanna Norris, New Zealand journalist John Norris ( disambiguation ) Justin Norris, Australian swimmer Kathi Norris ( 1919 -- 2005 ), American TV hostess of the 1940s and 1950s Kathleen Norris ( 1880 -- 1966 ), American novelist Kathleen Norris ( poet ) ( born 1947 ), American poet, essayist and devotional writer Lando Norris, British racing driver Lee Norris, American actor Leslie Norris, Welsh poet Mark Norris ( Canadian politician ) Mary Harriott Norris, American writer and educator Michele Norris, American radio journalist Michelle Norris, first female winner of Military Cross ( UK ) Moochie Norris, American basketball player Olivia Norris ( born 1983 ), German javelin thrower Patrick Norris ( born 1976 ), television director Paul Norris, American comic book artist Philetus Norris, second superintendent of Yellowstone National Park Rex Norris ( disambiguation ) Roger Norreis ( died c. 1224 ), Abbot of Evesham Septimus Norris, American locomotive designer Steven Norris, British politician Tom Norris ( disambiguation ) Tony Norris, British ornithologist Sir Thomas Norris British Soldier First name Norris Cole, American basketball player Norris McWhirter, co-compiler of The Guinness Book of Records Fictional characters Arthur Norris, a character in the novel Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood Norris ( Chrono Cross ), a character in the PlayStation game Chrono Cross Norris Cole, a character in Coronation Street, a British TV soap opera Norris Packard, a character from the Mobile Suit Gundam : The 08th MS Team OVA Mrs. Norris, a character in Jane Austen 's Mansfield Park Mrs. Norris, the pet cat of Argus Filch in the Harry Potter novels and films References Jump up ^ Hanks, P ; Coates, R ; McClure, P, eds. ( 2016 ). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Vol. 3. Oxford : Oxford University Press. p. 1965. ISBN 978 - 0 - 19 - 879883 - 5. Jump up ^ Hanks, P ; Coates, R ; McClure, P, eds. ( 2016 ). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Vol. 3. Oxford : Oxford University Press. pp. 1965, 1975. ISBN 978 - 0 - 19 - 879883 - 5. Surname list This page lists people with the surname Norris. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person 's given name ( s ) to the link. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Norris_(surname)&oldid=854877036 '' Categories : Surnames English - language surnames Hidden categories : Articles with short description All set index articles Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 14 August 2018, at 11 : 48 ( UTC ). 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Question: where does the last name norris come from
Answer: Middle English