Nørgaard is a common Danish surname. It originates as a toponymic surname, derived from a place name containing the elements "nør" (north) and "gaard" (farm, enclosure, or yard). Therefore, it signifies "north farm" or a farm located to the north.
The surname is found primarily in Denmark, but also among descendants of Danish emigrants in other countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
The spelling of the name can sometimes vary slightly, such as Nörgaard or Norgaard, especially outside of Denmark where diacritics may be omitted or simplified. Notable individuals with the surname Nørgaard (or variant spellings) exist in various fields, including art, literature, sports, and business.