About Courtenay
The surname Courtenay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "courtenay," meaning "short coat" or "short tunic." It was originally a nickname given to someone who wore a short coat or tunic, possibly indicating a person of lower social status. Over time, the surname Courtenay became associated with a noble family in England, which played a significant role in the country's history. Today, individuals with the surname Courtenay can trace their ancestry back to this noble family or may have adopted the name independently.
The surname Courtenay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Courtenay 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 Courtenay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Courtenay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Courtenay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.