Courtright

Courtright Meaning & Origin

About Courtright
The surname Courtright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "curt," meaning "short," and "right," meaning "straight" or "upright." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was short in stature but upright in character. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Courtright can be found primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Courtright: 3,074
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
C06360203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R T R AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ”rˌtraΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Courtright in Braille

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

The name Courtright in braille

How to sign the name Courtright using Sign Language

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

The name Courtright in sign language

Numerology