Courier

Courier Meaning & Origin

About Courier
The surname Courier is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "courier," meaning a messenger or a runner. It was originally given to individuals who worked as messengers, delivering important documents or messages. The name is derived from the Old French word "cureor," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "currere," meaning "to run." Over time, the surname Courier has spread beyond France and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Courier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Courier: 346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Courier 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 Courier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ™riΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Courier in Braille

Here's how to represent Courier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Courier in braille

How to sign the name Courier using Sign Language

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

The name Courier in sign language

Numerology