Explore the Family Name Mortell
The meaning of Mortell
English (Middlesex; of Norman origin): variant of Martell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mortell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mortell has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The data shows that in the year 2000, Mortell was ranked 34,856th in popularity and had 613 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 46,138th with only 462 people bearing the name, reflecting a decline of 24.63%. The proportion of people with the surname Mortell per 100,000 decreased by 30.43%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #46,138 | -32.37% |
| Count | 613 | 462 | -24.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.16 | -30.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mortell
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mortell, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. In 2000, around 94.94% of those with the Mortell surname identified as White, a number that slightly increased to 95.24% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 1.31% in 2000 but the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. Notably, there was a nearly 50% increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Mortell surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 95.24% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.95% | 48.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.08% | -39.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |