Curnett

Curnett Meaning & Origin

About Curnett
The surname Curnett is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "curnet," meaning "corner" or "bend." It is likely that the name was originally used to describe someone who lived near a corner or bend in a road or river. Over time, the name Curnett became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Curnett can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curnett: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/curnett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curnett in Braille

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

The name Curnett in braille

How to sign the name Curnett using Sign Language

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

The name Curnett in sign language

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