Explore the Family Name Corter
The meaning of Corter
Possibly an altered form of Dutch Gorter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Corter saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Corter was ranked 25,484th most popular surname in the US, but by 2010 it dropped to 28,909th place, indicating a 13.44% decrease in rank. The count of people with the surname also fell from 911 in 2000 to 822 in 2010, an approximate decrease of 9.77%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Corter per 100,000 people also declined by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,484 | #28,909 | -13.44% |
| Count | 911 | 822 | -9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Corter underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White and having two or more races increased over this period by 3.18% and 23.53% respectively. The White ethnicity dominated, rising from 87.60% to 90.39%. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The Hispanic representation dropped by 21.44%, while the Black demographic decreased by a substantial 53.04%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 90.39% | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 5.27% | 4.14% | -21.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.31% | 23.53% |
| Black | 3.62% | 1.7% | -53.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |