Explore the Family Name Sortor
The meaning of Sortor
Probably an altered form of Sartor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sortor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sortor rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname jumped from 48,665th position in 2000 to 46,811th position in 2010, marking a 3.81% increase. The total count of people holding the Sortor surname also increased by 11.55% during this period, from 407 to 454 individuals. Interestingly, the proportion of Sortors per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #46,811 | 3.81% |
| Count | 407 | 454 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sortor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few remarkable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Sortors identifying as White increased slightly from 88.94% to 90.75%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 6.88% to 5.95%. The number of Sortors with Hispanic identity appeared for the first time in 2010, at 1.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Sortors identifying with two or more races dropped by over 20%. Still, there were no Sortors identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.94% | 90.75% | 2.04% |
| Black | 6.88% | 5.95% | -13.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.76% | -20.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |