Norfolks

Norfolks is a term used to describe people associated with either of two places sharing the name Norfolk: the historic county of Norfolk in East Anglia, England, and the independent city of Norfolk in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, United States. In each case, Norfolks may refer to residents, culture, and regional identity that derive from the local history and landscape.

In England, Norfolk is a rural county characterized by its flat fenland in the north-west and the Broads in the east. The people are part of East Anglian culture, with a distinctive dialect and traditional occupations centered on agriculture, along with growing tourism related to the Broads, historic towns such as Norwich, and coastal fishing communities. The county town is Norwich, a historic market city with a medieval past and modern services sector.

In the United States, Norfolk is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, on the Atlantic coast. It hosts one of the United States Navy’s largest bases and serves as a major hub for shipping, defense, and maritime industries. Norfolk’s cultural scene includes museums, theaters, and a diverse population drawn from across the country. The city is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and is closely linked to nearby cities such as Virginia Beach and Newport News.

Overall, Norfolks denotes a locality-based identity, with distinct regional traditions and institutions in England and the United States. The term is not limited to nationality and can reflect local pride, language features, and shared regional history.