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

Mortero, 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 Mortero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mortero in America

Mortero is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mortero surname appeared 119 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 Mortero.

The history of the last name Mortero

The surname MORTERO is believed to have originated in Spain during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "mortero," which means "mortar" or a vessel used for grinding or pounding substances. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation, perhaps a person who made or used mortars in their trade.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MORTERO surname can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, dating back to the 15th century. In a document from 1472, a certain Pedro MORTERO is listed as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 16th century, the MORTERO name began to appear in other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. Records from this period indicate that several individuals bearing the MORTERO surname held positions within the church or were involved in various trades and professions.

One notable figure from this era was Juan MORTERO, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s. Juan MORTERO is believed to have been born in Seville around 1490 and died in Mexico City in the late 1550s.

In the 17th century, the MORTERO surname continued to spread across Spain and its territories. Francisco MORTERO, a Spanish playwright and poet, was born in Madrid in 1609 and is known for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the MORTERO name also made its way to the Americas. In the late 18th century, José MORTERO, a Spanish colonist, established a settlement in what is now modern-day Argentina. This settlement, known as Villa de MORTERO, still bears his surname today.

Another noteworthy figure was María MORTERO, a Spanish nun and educator who founded several schools for girls in Mexico during the late 18th century. She was born in Seville in 1742 and died in Mexico City in 1819.

During the 19th century, the MORTERO surname continued to be prominent in both Spain and Latin America. One example is Miguel MORTERO, a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain in the early 1800s.

While the surname MORTERO is still found in various parts of the world today, its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it likely began as an occupational name related to the trade of mortars or grinding vessels.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mortero

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

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 Mortero 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.

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

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