Explore the Family Name Mort
The meaning of Mort
1. English (Lancashire) and French: nickname from Old French mort ‘death’ (from Latin mors, mort-) or mort ‘dead’ (from Latin mortuus). The name perhaps refers to someone of deathly pale countenance, or who played the part of Death (Mort) in a pageant. 2. Austrian German (Mört): from a short form of the personal name Martin. This surname is rare in Austria.
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How common is the last name Mort in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Mort' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 11336 in 2000 to 11411 in 2010, marking a change of -0.66. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 8.06% during the same period, rising from 2556 in 2000 to 2762 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decline of -1.05, moving from 0.95 in 2000 to 0.94 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,336 | #11,411 | -0.66% |
| Count | 2,556 | 2,762 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.94 | -1.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mort
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there have been some shifts among those with the surname 'Mort' between 2000 and 2010. White individuals held the majority percentage both years, although it decreased slightly from 94.52% in 2000 to 92.72% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased by a significant 56.40%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase of 28.81%. Those identifying as Black experienced a modest rise of 11.22%, and individuals of Two or more races saw a decrease of -10.26%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives, though representing a small portion of the 'Mort' population, more than doubled their representation, yielding a change of 104.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 92.72% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.91% | 56.4% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.09% | 11.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.05% | -10.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.76% | 28.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.47% | 104.35% |