About Courteau
The surname Courteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "courteau," which means "short coat" or "short cloak." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wore a short coat or cloak, possibly indicating a person of lower social status. The surname Courteau may also have been given to someone who made or sold short coats or cloaks.
The surname Courteau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Courteau 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 Courteau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Courteau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Courteau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.