2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gorti
A locational surname likely derived from a particular place in India.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Gorti. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gorti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Gorti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gorti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gorti
The surname Gorti is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern regions of present-day India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gṛha," which means "house" or "dwelling."
In ancient times, surnames were often associated with professions, locations, or personal characteristics. The name Gorti may have initially been used to identify individuals or families who were involved in activities related to construction or the maintenance of dwellings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gorti can be found in the Andhra Pradesh region of India, where it was mentioned in inscriptions dating back to the 8th century CE. These inscriptions were often carved onto temple walls or stone tablets, preserving the names of prominent individuals or families.
During the medieval period, the Gorti name appeared in various historical records, such as land grants and royal decrees. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Gorti Kondama Nayaka served as a prominent military leader under the Vijayanagar Empire.
Another historical reference to the name Gorti can be found in the 16th century, when a scholar and poet named Gorti Ramalinga Nayudu rose to prominence in the court of the Nayak rulers of Madurai, a city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
In the 18th century, a renowned artist and sculptor named Gorti Sthapatyacharya made significant contributions to the architectural and sculptural traditions of the region. His works adorned numerous temples and palaces, showcasing the artistic and cultural significance of the Gorti name.
During the British colonial period in India, several individuals with the surname Gorti held influential positions within the administrative and legal systems. One such figure was Gorti Ramaswamy Chetty, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Madras High Court in the late 19th century.
Throughout history, the name Gorti has been associated with various professions, including architecture, construction, administration, and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the surname has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established new roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gorti
Among Census respondents with the surname Gorti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gorti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gorti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.3% · 110
- White1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gorti
Gorti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 32 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 32 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gorti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,221 | 0.0% |
| Count | 112 | 113 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gorti bearers went from 112 to 113 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 32 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,221.
FAQ
Gorti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gorti?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Gorti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Gorti?
Gorti ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Gorti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gorti.
Has Gorti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gorti went from 112 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Gorti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gorti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gorti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gorti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.3%), White (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gorti (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gorti mean?
A locational surname likely derived from a particular place in India. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gorti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Gorti?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Gorti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.