Currier

Currier Meaning & Origin

About Currier
The surname Currier is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a currier, which refers to a person who dresses and colors leather after it has been tanned. The name is derived from the Middle English word "curour," meaning "one who curries or dresses leather." The surname Currier is therefore an occupational name, indicating that an ancestor of the bearer was involved in the leather industry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Currier: 10,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ™riΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Currier in Braille

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

The name Currier in braille

How to sign the name Currier using Sign Language

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

The name Currier in sign language

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