Explore the Family Name Bortell
The meaning of Bortell
Americanized form of German Bartel and probably also of Bortel 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bortell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bortell saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bortell was ranked 56,826th most popular and had 336 occurrences. By 2010, however, it fell to the 73,911th spot with only 262 occurrences, representing a decrease of 30.07% in rank and a 22.02% drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #73,911 | -30.07% |
| Count | 336 | 262 | -22.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bortell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bortell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.11% over the decade. However, the percentage of Bortells identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.38% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. In the 2010 census, a small percentage (1.91%) of Bortells reported having two or more races. No Bortells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 95.04% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |