Explore the Family Name Mortimore
The meaning of Mortimore
English (Devon; of Norman origin): variant of Mortimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mortimore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mortimore has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mortimore was ranked 27,207th most common surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 27,974th spot, marking a decrease of approximately 2.82%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a minor increase over the decade, from 836 to 857, reflecting a growth of 2.51%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.45%, from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #27,974 | -2.82% |
| Count | 836 | 857 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mortimore
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mortimore. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did see a slight dip from 88.52% in 2000 to 84.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw significant increases, with the former group growing by 45.44% to represent 9.57% of all Mortimores, and the latter increasing by 59.09% to make up 2.10% of the total. The Hispanic representation also increased slightly by 6.18%, reaching 2.92% of those with the surname. No Mortimores identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the span of these censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.52% | 84.13% | -4.96% |
| Black | 6.58% | 9.57% | 45.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.92% | 6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.1% | 59.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |