There are
1946
Orts in the USA
Ort is the
15151st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ort

MatthiasOrt

Matthias Ort (1630-1700) was a Bavarian architect and sculptor known for his Baroque style works, including the design and construction of several churches and monasteries.

JohannOrt

Johann Ort (1815-1892) was a German painter and lithographer, recognized for his landscape paintings and illustrations of German folklore and mythology.

KarlOrt

Karl Ort (1891-1970) was an Austrian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.

HerbertOrt

Herbert Ort (1904-1993) was a German composer and conductor, known for his classical compositions and his leadership of various orchestras in Germany.

AngelaOrt

Angela Ort (1928-2015) was an Italian actress, best known for her roles in Italian neorealist films of the 1950s and 1960s.

RolfOrt

Rolf Ort (born 1945) is a Swiss sculptor and installation artist, notable for his large-scale outdoor sculptures and environmental art.

SophieOrt

Sophie Ort (born 1972) is a French fashion designer, recognized for her innovative and avant-garde designs and her collaborations with major fashion houses.

MartinOrt

Martin Ort (born 1980) is a German footballer who played as a midfielder for several professional clubs in Germany and is currently a coach.

DeniseOrt

Denise Ort (born 1985) is an American actress, known for her roles in independent films and her work in theater productions.

DanielOrt

Daniel Ort (born 1992) is an Australian Olympic swimmer, specializing in freestyle events and has won medals in multiple international competitions.

Ort Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ort' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'ort,' meaning 'place' or 'location.' It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived by a particular place or landmark.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ort' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also present in other German-speaking countries such as Switzerland and Austria.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ort' include 'Orte' and 'Ortmann.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Ort,' particularly during periods of German emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many individuals with the surname 'Ort' have settled in the United States, Canada, and South America.