Curd

Curd Meaning & Origin

About Curd
The surname Curd is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "curd," which refers to the solid part of milk that separates from the whey during the cheese-making process. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Cuthbert, which is derived from the Old English personal name "Cuthbeorht," meaning "famous bright." The surname Curd may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a pale or fair complexion, as "curd" can also mean "white" or "pale."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curd: 2,003
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14806
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 D
🌐 IPA
/kərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curd in Braille

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

The name Curd in braille

How to sign the name Curd using Sign Language

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

The name Curd in sign language

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