Explore the Family Name Mortland
The meaning of Mortland
Scottish: variant of Morthland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mortland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mortland increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945 in popularity; however, by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 48,800. This constitutes a change of 6.05%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this name also rose from 376 to 432 over the same period, marking an increase of 14.89%. The proportion of people named Mortland per 100,000 also saw a growth of 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #48,800 | 6.05% |
| Count | 376 | 432 | 14.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mortland
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it was found that the majority of individuals with the Mortland surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In fact, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 96.28% to 97.22% during this time frame. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined significantly, from 1.86% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. No significant data was found for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 97.22% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.16% | -37.63% |
| 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% |