Curtin

Curtin Meaning & Origin

About Curtin
The surname Curtin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Cuirtean," meaning "a curtained or walled enclosure." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a walled or enclosed area. The name Curtin has variations such as Curtain and Curtayne, and it is relatively common in Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curtin: 9,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,725
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərtɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curtin in Braille

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

The name Curtin in braille

How to sign the name Curtin using Sign Language

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

The name Curtin in sign language

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