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

Ortner, 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 Ortner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ortner in America

Ortner is the 20037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortner surname appeared 1,335 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 Ortner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ortner 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 Ortner

The surname Ortner is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old German word "ort," meaning "a place" or "a location." The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a particular location or landmark.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ortner can be found in historical records from the regions of Bavaria and Austria. In the 15th century, a document from the city of Munich mentions a certain Hans Ortner, a tradesman who lived and worked in the area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Ortner surname was Johann Ortner, a renowned clockmaker born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1647. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by noblemen and wealthy merchants throughout Europe.

In the late 18th century, the Ortner name gained prominence in the field of music with the birth of Max Ortner (1775-1845), a celebrated composer and violinist from Vienna. His compositions, which included symphonies and concertos, were widely performed in the concert halls of Europe during his lifetime.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the Ortner surname. One such figure was Karl Ortner (1825-1891), a pioneering Austrian architect whose designs heavily influenced the architectural landscape of Vienna during the city's rapid expansion in the late 1800s.

Another significant figure was Theodor Ortner (1855-1927), a German painter and illustrator renowned for his vivid landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and are now housed in various museums around the world.

In the early 20th century, the Ortner name gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of American author and poet, Edna Ortner (1910-1997). Her haunting verse and poignant short stories explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and a devoted following.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the Ortner surname throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and disciplines, and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ortner

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

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

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