About Mortimer
The surname Mortimer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Mortemer, meaning "dead sea" or "dead pond." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near a stagnant or lifeless body of water. The name Mortimer has been recorded since the 12th century and is associated with various noble families in England, particularly the powerful Mortimer family who played a significant role in medieval English history.
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The surname Mortimer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mortimer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mortimer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mortimer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.