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This is a list of notable Norwegian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. The list is ordered by category of human endeavour. Persons with significant contributions in two fields are listed in both of the pertinent categories, to facilitate easy lookup.
Pages in category "Norwegian masculine given names" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 276 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "Norwegian feminine given names" The following 153 pages are in this category, out of 153 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category "Norwegian-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 892 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This category page lists notable citizens of the United States of Norwegian ethnic or national origin or ancestry, whether partial or full. For a concisely annotated overview of Norwegian Americans, see the extensive List of Norwegian Americans
Samoth (real name Tomas Haugen), musician ; Knut Schreiner, musician (Turbonegro, Euroboys) Sigrid, singer-songwriter; Berit Skjefte (1809–1899), langeleik performer; Magna Lykseth-Skogman (1874–1948), Norwegian-born Swedish opera singer; Gjendine Slålien (1871–1972), folk singer; Njål Sparbo, singer; Vibeke Stene, singer (ex-Tristania)
Norwegian-American Bygdelagenes Fellesraad – umbrella organization for Norwegian-American bygdelags or lags in North America Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce – promotes trade and goodwill and to foster business, financial and professional interest between Norway and the United States of America
The name Buhund is derived from the Norwegian word bu 'homestead; simple building or mountain hut' (where the shepherd lived while looking after his herd in the summer) but can also mean 'stock', as in livestock, and hund 'dog'. The modern buhund was bred on the rainy western coastlands of Norway.