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Norfolk
- Used in: 2 countries
Origin: English
From Middle English Northfolk, from Old English Norþfolc (literally “northern people”), from norþ (“north, northern”) + folc (“folk, people, race, nation”). As an Ecuadorian island, clipping of Duke of Norfolk's Island, bestowed by William Ambrosia Cowley in 1684 honor of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk; his son Henry, the 7th duke; or both. As an Australian island and territory, bestowed by James Cook in 1774 in honor of Mary Howard, wife of the 9th duke.
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Norfolk
Rank #25221
Frequency
922 people (0.34 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 76.9% Hispanic 2.71% Black 17.79% Two+ 1.84%
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