Find out how popular the last name Bort is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bort.

Bort, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bort surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bort in America

Bort is the 33530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bort surname appeared 680 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bort.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bort to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bort

The surname "Bort" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old German word "bort," which meant a small town or village. It was a common practice in those times for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Bort" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in several records, indicating that it was already established as a surname in that area by that time.

In the 13th century, there are references to a family called "Bort" in the town of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. They were landowners and influential members of the local community. One notable member, Johannes Bort, is mentioned in a manuscript from 1265 as a benefactor of the local church.

During the 15th century, the name "Bort" appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, suggesting that the surname had spread beyond its original area of origin. In 1487, a man named Hans Bort is recorded as a merchant in the city of Nuremberg, known for its thriving trade during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of Bort settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany. This town is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and was a significant center of trade and commerce during that time. One member of the Bort family, Jakob Bort (1543-1612), served as a town councilor and played a prominent role in the local government.

Another notable individual with the surname "Bort" was Johann Christoph Bort (1668-1742), a German architect and builder from Saxony. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Radeburg, which is considered one of his most significant works.

As the centuries passed, the surname "Bort" continued to be found in various regions of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries where German settlers migrated. While the name may have evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its origins can be traced back to the small towns and villages of medieval Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bort

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bort.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bort was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bort has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bort was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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