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

Korta, 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 Korta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Korta in America

Korta is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Korta surname appeared 139 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 Korta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Korta 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 Korta

The surname Korta is of Polish origin, emerging in the late 15th century from the central regions of the country. It is derived from the Polish word "kort," meaning a short sword or dagger, suggesting the name may have been initially associated with a swordsmith or a soldier wielding such a weapon.

Historically, the name Korta can be traced back to the late 16th century, with records indicating a Maciej Korta residing in the town of Krakow. This early mention supports the theory of the name's central Polish origins.

In the 17th century, the name Korta appeared in various historical documents across Poland, including church records and land registries. One notable figure was Jan Korta, a respected blacksmith born in 1621 in the village of Stare Pole, known for his exceptional craftsmanship in forging swords and other blades.

The 18th century saw the Korta name spread throughout Poland, with several individuals bearing the surname gaining recognition. One such person was Andrzej Korta (1732-1798), a skilled woodcarver whose intricate works adorned numerous churches and noble estates in the region.

As the 19th century dawned, the Korta surname continued to be prevalent in various parts of Poland. A notable individual from this era was Katarzyna Korta (1815-1891), a celebrated painter renowned for her vivid landscapes and portraits, many of which now reside in prestigious art museums across Europe.

In the early 20th century, the name Korta was still widely present in Poland, with a few individuals achieving notable accomplishments. One such figure was Tadeusz Korta (1901-1976), a respected linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Korta

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

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 Korta 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 Korta 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 Korta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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