Explore the Family Name Gort
The meaning of Gort
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name from gort ‘husked barley’ for a specialized milner, a variant of Gorter. 2. Catalan: nickname from gort ‘fat’. 3. English (Suffolk): perhaps from a metathesized form of Middle English grot, grut (Old English grēot) ‘gravel’; see Grote. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Wilfredo, Lazaro, Aida, Alfredo, Eduardo, Efren, Esteban, Jesus, Jose, Mario, Vicente, Wifredo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gort has seen a dip in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Gort was ranked at 28,648 with 783 individuals carrying the name, translating to 0.29 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 31,824 and the count to 725, equating to 0.25 per 100k individuals. This represents an approximate decline of 11% in the name's popularity and a 7.4% decrease in the number of people bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #31,824 | -11.09% |
| Count | 783 | 725 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gort
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Gort surname. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was White at 74.07%, followed by Hispanic at 18.01%, Black at 6%, Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.89% and those of two or more races at 1.02%. No American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported under this surname. By 2010, though still prevalent, the percentage of Whites decreased to 64.69%. Meanwhile, Hispanics experienced significant growth, rising to 26.9%. The percentage of Blacks slightly increased to 6.34% while the percentage for those of two or more races showed a minor decrease to 0.97%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.07% | 64.69% | -12.66% |
| Hispanic | 18.01% | 26.9% | 49.36% |
| Black | 6% | 6.34% | 5.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.97% | -4.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |