Explore the Family Name Cortinez

The meaning of Cortinez

Spanish: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Cortines.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Cortinez in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cortinez has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,273rd most popular, but by 2010 it rose to 66,553rd place, reflecting a 5.29 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth, rising from 260 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, marking a 14.23 percent increase. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Cortinez per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.

20002010Change
Rank#70,273#66,5535.29%
Count26029714.23%
Proportion per 100k0.10.10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cortinez

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cortinez identify as Hispanic. This group saw a percentage increase from 81.15 percent in 2000 to 84.51 percent in 2010, representing a 4.14 percent change. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 16.92 percent in 2000 to 13.80 percent in 2010, a decrease of 18.44 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during either census year.

20002010Change
Hispanic81.15%84.51%4.14%
White16.92%13.8%-18.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%