Explore the Family Name Ortman
The meaning of Ortman
1. Americanized form of German Ortmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Ort ‘place’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ortman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ortman has experienced a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Ortman ranked 11,358 in popularity and was held by 2,547 individuals across the United States. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 12,520 with a negative change of 10.23 percent. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased to 2,475, marking a drop of 2.83 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people likewise reduced from 0.94 in 2000 to 0.84 in 2010, noting a decline of 10.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,358 | #12,520 | -10.23% |
| Count | 2,547 | 2,475 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.84 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ortman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those with the surname Ortman. Predominantly, this surname was associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 97.92 percent in 2000 and 95.80 percent in 2010, though it saw a slight decrease of 2.17 percent. Notably, there were increases in associations with other ethnic identities over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew from 0.47 to 0.57 percent, and Hispanic representation rose significantly from 0.86 to 1.86 percent. Additionally, there was a significant increase in individuals who identify with two or more races, from 0.47 percent in 2000 to 0.93 percent in 2010. Lastly, the surname began to be identified with Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.53 and 0.32 percent respectively in 2010, where no such association was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.8% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.86% | 116.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.93% | 97.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |