Mortenesn Surname

14,316,765th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
United States

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Meaning literally "the son of Morton". This surname, like many others ending with "-son" is a relic of the naming system where men would give their first name and follow it with a surname based on their lineage. It is common in Scandinavian counties, with one of the most well known examples being the exploring father and son duo Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson.

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Mortenesn Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States11:362,458,9331,988,048

Mortenesn Surname Meaning

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Meaning literally "the son of Morton". This surname, like many others ending with "-son" is a relic of the naming system where men would give their first name and follow it with a surname based on their lineage. It is common in Scandinavian counties, with one of the most well known examples being the exploring father and son duo Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson. The feminine version was literally "the daughter of X", such as Mortensdatter or Eriksdatter.

- mortenson_maiden_name

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