Explore the Family Name Ortmann
The meaning of Ortmann
German: 1. variant of Ort 2. 2. nickname for someone who acted as an arbitrator or judge casting the decisive vote in the event of a tie, Middle High German ortman. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin, Guenter, Hans, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred, Otto, Reinhard, Ursel.
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How common is the last name Ortmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ortmann shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,041 in popularity and was used by approximately 930 people; a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 25,902, indicating a decline in popularity of 3.44%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased to 949, a rise of 2.04%, reducing the proportion per 100,000 to 0.32, a drop of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #25,902 | -3.44% |
| Count | 930 | 949 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ortmann
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Ortmann, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an almost overwhelming majority identifying as White. In 2000, 97.31% of the Ortmanns identified as White, with this figure dipping slightly to 96.00% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant jump, rising from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, which is a 57.86% increase. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also increased, moving from 0.54% to 0.63% over the same period. Remarkably, in 2010, a small fraction (0.53%) of the Ortmanns started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, where there were none in 2000. No Ortmanns identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.21% | 57.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.63% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |