Courtois

Courtois Meaning & Origin

About Courtois
The surname Courtois is of French origin and is derived from the word "courtois," meaning "courteous" or "polite." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their courteous or polite behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in a position that required good manners, such as a courtier or a servant in a noble household. Over time, the surname Courtois became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Courtois can be found worldwide, particularly in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Courtois: 1,271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,780
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Courtois based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R T W AA0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrtwɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', 'KRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Courtois in Braille

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

The name Courtois in braille

How to sign the name Courtois using Sign Language

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

The name Courtois in sign language

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