noort

Noort is a surname of Dutch origin. It is generally understood as a toponymic or descriptive name connected to the word noord, meaning north in Dutch. As a toponymic surname, Noort would have been used for people associated with a northern location relative to a settlement, such as someone who lived to the north of a village or came from a northern region.

In onomastic practice, the spelling variant Noort reflects older or regional Dutch orthography, and it remains a recognized form in contemporary Dutch-speaking communities. The name is most commonly found in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking populations in neighboring regions, with bearers also appearing in countries that experienced Dutch emigration.

As a surname, Noort has been carried by individuals across a range of professions, including science, the arts, business, and public life. Because surnames often travel with families over generations, lineages bearing Noort can appear in genealogical records dating from the 18th century onward and in contemporary demographic data.

Other uses of the term Noort are limited, and it is not widely documented as a geographic designation, organization name, or given name. In general reference works, Noort is treated primarily as a family name tied to Dutch linguistic and cultural heritage.

See also Noord, Noord (surname).