Explore the Family Name Lorts
The meaning of Lorts
Variant of Lortz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lorts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lorts has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,466 and by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 82,317, reflecting a change of -9.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 238 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a decline of -3.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people reduced as well from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an overall decrease of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #82,317 | -9.08% |
| Count | 238 | 229 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorts
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lorts indicates some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of those with the Lorts surname identified as White, although there was a noticeable drop in this group, from 97.90% in 2000 to 93.01% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.10% in 2000 to 4.37% in 2010 – a change of 108.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 93.01% | -4.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 4.37% | 108.1% |
| 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% |