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

Mortvedt, 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 Mortvedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mortvedt in America

Mortvedt is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mortvedt surname appeared 160 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 Mortvedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mortvedt 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 Mortvedt

The surname Mortvedt is of Norwegian origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "morð" meaning "murder" and "veðr" meaning "weather," suggesting it may have referred to someone who lived in an area prone to severe or harsh weather conditions.

The earliest known record of the name Mortvedt can be traced back to a farm in the Østfold region of Norway, where a man named Olav Mortvedt was listed as a landowner in 1597. This region, located in the southeastern part of the country, was known for its rugged terrain and harsh winters, lending credence to the theory behind the name's origin.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in several church records in the Østfold and Akershus regions, indicating its continued presence in these areas. One notable individual from this period was Hans Mortvedt, a farmer born in 1739 in Hobøl, Østfold, who was known for his exceptional crop yields despite the challenging climate.

As the name spread throughout Norway, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Mortveit, Mortvedt, and Mortvedth. These differences were often due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mortvedt outside of Norway was Anders Mortvedt, born in 1805 in Halden, Østfold. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century, settling in Wisconsin and becoming one of the first Norwegians to establish a farm in that state.

Another notable figure was Knut Mortvedt, a Norwegian explorer and adventurer born in 1853 in Skien, Telemark. He gained notoriety for his daring expeditions to the Arctic regions, documenting his journeys in several published works.

In the late 19th century, the name appeared in records from the Møre og Romsdal region of western Norway, where a family of fishermen and sailors carried the surname. One member, Peder Mortvedt, born in 1871, was known for his skill as a shipbuilder and his vessels were highly prized for their seaworthiness.

While the surname Mortvedt is not among the most common Norwegian surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and explorers to seafarers and craftsmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mortvedt

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

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

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