Cortez

Cortez Meaning & Origin

About Cortez
The name Cortez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "corte" meaning "court." It is a surname that was historically associated with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, who played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. The name Cortez is often associated with qualities such as leadership, bravery, and ambition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cortez are male.

Cortez Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.47% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO0 R T EH1 Z
🌐 IPA
/kɔrˈtɛz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cortez in Braille

Here's how to represent Cortez in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cortez in braille

How to Spell the Name Cortez in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cortez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cortez in sign language

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