Courts
Courts Meaning & Origin
About Courts
The surname Courts is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "court," meaning a royal or noble residence. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in or lived near a court or manor house. The name may have been given to court officials, servants, or individuals who held positions of authority within the court system. Over time, the surname Courts has evolved and can be found in various spellings, including Court, Courte, and Courtis.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Courts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Courts: 1,598
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 17586
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.54
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Courts 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 Courts is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Courts in Braille
Here's how to represent Courts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Courts using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Courts using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
