Courtwright

Courtwright Meaning & Origin

About Courtwright
The surname Courtwright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "curt," meaning "short," and "wyrhta," meaning "worker" or "wright." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in making or repairing short items, such as barrels or carts. The name Courtwright signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their skills as a short worker or wright.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Courtwright: 673
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,810
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
C063060203
🎡 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 Courtwright in Braille

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

The name Courtwright in braille

How to sign the name Courtwright using Sign Language

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

The name Courtwright in sign language

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