About Cortines
The surname Cortines is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cortina," meaning "curtain" or "screen" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name, referring to someone who lived near or worked with curtains or screens. The surname Cortines may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was secretive or elusive, like a curtain that conceals or hides.
The surname Cortines is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cortines 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 Cortines is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cortines in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cortines using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.