About Ort
The surname Ort is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ort," meaning "place" or "location." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with a specific place or landmark. The name could also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked at a particular location or had a specific role within a community.
The surname Ort is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ort 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 Ort is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ort in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ort using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.