Mortimore

Mortimore Meaning & Origin

About Mortimore
The surname Mortimore is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mortimer," meaning "dead sea" or "still sea." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a stagnant body of water or a marshy area. Over time, the surname Mortimore became established and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mortimore is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mortimore: 857
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,974
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mortimore based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mortimore is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRTMR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06305060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 R T IY1 M AO0 R
🌐 IPA
/mΙ”rˈtimΙ”r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRTMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mortimore in Braille

Here's how to represent Mortimore in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mortimore in braille

How to sign the name Mortimore using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mortimore using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mortimore in sign language

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