Explore the Family Name Lortie
The meaning of Lortie
French: topographic name or nickname from Old French ort(h)ie ‘nettle’, with fused definite article l(a), or a habitational name from L’Ortie, the name of several places in various parts of France, named with the same word. History: Jean Laurent dit Lortie and Le Basque from Anglet in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, married Marie-Madeleine Chardon in Quebec City, QC, in 1680. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Marcel, Alcide, Andre, Colombe, Fernand, Gilles, Luc, Normand, Pierre, Reynald.
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How common is the last name Lortie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lortie has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,876 but by 2010 it had risen to rank 33,530, reflecting a growth of just over 1%. This upward trend is also mirrored in the count of people with this surname, which grew from 634 in 2000 to 680 in 2010, an increase of 7.26%. However, despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname Lortie per 100k decreased slightly from 0.24 to 0.23, a decrease of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #33,530 | 1.02% |
| Count | 634 | 680 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lortie
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Lortie surname as well. In 2000 and 2010, virtually all individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minor drop from 98.42% to 98.24%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group between these years, going from 0% to 0.74%. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with this surname during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 98.24% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |