Summary
The surname 'MORTIMER' is derived from an old English place name. It originated from the combination of the Old English words 'mor', meaning marsh or fen, and 'mer', referring to a lake or pool. This suggests that the surname may have originally been associated with people living near marshy or lake areas. The Mortimer family played a significant role in English history during the medieval period, particularly in relation to their involvement in the Welsh Marches. Today, the surname is found in various English-speaking countries.
There are5521
Mortimers in the USA
Mortimer is the6195th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Mortimer
RogerMortimer
English nobleman who played a significant role in the reign of Edward II. He led a rebellion against the king and became the de facto ruler of England from 1326 to 1330.EdmundMortimer
English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He fought alongside Henry V of England in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.RogerMortimer
English nobleman and the 1st Earl of March. He was a key figure in the Wars of the Roses and supported the House of York against the House of Lancaster.JohnMortimer
English barrister, playwright, and author. He is best known for his creation of the character Horace Rumpole, a witty and eccentric barrister featured in his books and television series.RalphMortimer
American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Maryland from 1855 to 1857.Mortimer Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Mortimer has English origins.
Geographic DistributionMortimer is primarily found in England and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname include Mortimore, Mortimer-Percy, and Mortimer-Turner.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Mortimer occurred during various times and in different places, including but not limited to periods of British colonization and settlement in North America.
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