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

Mortera, 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 Mortera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mortera in America

Mortera is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mortera surname appeared 317 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 Mortera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mortera 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 Mortera

The surname Mortera is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "mortaio," which means "mortar" in English. This suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals who worked as mortar makers or those involved in related trades, such as masonry or construction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mortera can be found in historical records from the city of Milan, dated back to the late 13th century. These records mention a family known as the Morteras, who were engaged in various trades related to construction and building materials. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and archives from the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, indicating its widespread use during that time period.

The surname Mortera has also been linked to various place names in Italy, such as the town of Mortera in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Mortera. One example is Giovanni Battista Mortera (1599-1677), an Italian painter and architect from Milan who was known for his works in churches and palaces across northern Italy. Another prominent figure was Francesco Mortera (1723-1801), an Italian mathematician and philosopher from Turin, who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.

Other individuals with the surname Mortera include:

1. Antonio Mortera (1666-1732), an Italian composer and violinist from Milan.
2. Girolamo Mortera (1567-1631), an Italian lawyer and jurist from Pavia, known for his legal writings.
3. Caterina Mortera (1590-1666), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts from Genoa.
4. Giovanni Mortera (1510-1578), an Italian architect and engineer from Bergamo, renowned for his work on fortifications and hydraulic structures.
5. Filippo Mortera (1725-1793), an Italian politician and diplomat from Turin, who served as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Sardinia.

While the surname Mortera may have evolved over time and spread to other regions, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of northern Italy, where it emerged as a occupational or locational surname with strong ties to the construction and building trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mortera

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

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

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