Curtain
Curtain Meaning & Origin
About Curtain
The surname Curtain is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French word "cortine," meaning "curtain" or "screen." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold curtains or possibly referred to someone who lived near a curtain or screen. It could also have been a nickname for someone who was secretive or elusive, as a curtain can hide or obscure things. Overall, the surname Curtain is associated with the occupation of curtain-making or selling, or it may have originated as a nickname for someone with a secretive nature.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Curtain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Curtain: 325
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 61745
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Curtain 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 Curtain is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Curtain in Braille
Here's how to represent Curtain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Curtain using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Curtain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
