Explore the Family Name Cortner
The meaning of Cortner
1. English (Cumbria): possibly a variant of Cartner. 2. Americanized form of German Kortner: probably a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Korten in Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Cortner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cortner saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,939th most common, but by 2010 it had fallen to 38,389th — a decline of 16.55%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped during this period, from 656 to 577, marking a decrease of 12.04%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Cortner fell from 0.24 to 0.2, translating to a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #38,389 | -16.55% |
| Count | 656 | 577 | -12.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cortner
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cortner identify as White, accounting for 84.3% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 83.19% in 2010. Black identified Cortners increased from 10.06% to 11.96% over the decade, representing an 18.89% rise. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.13% to 2.43%, showing a 14.08% increase. The percentage of Cortners identifying with two or more races decreased by 17.26%, from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. The census data did not record any Cortners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 83.19% | -1.32% |
| Black | 10.06% | 11.96% | 18.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.43% | 14.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.39% | -17.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |