About Mortorff
The surname Mortorff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Mort," meaning "dead" or "death," and "Orff," which refers to a village or settlement. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Mortorff can be interpreted as "the settlement near the dead" or "the village by the graveyard." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or was associated with a cemetery or burial ground.
The surname Mortorff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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