Curtiss

Curtiss Meaning & Origin

About Curtiss
The surname Curtiss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Curtis, which means "courteous" or "polite" in Old French. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was well-mannered or courteous. Over time, the name Curtis evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Curtiss can trace their ancestry back to those who were known for their polite and courteous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curtiss: 5,500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6217
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərtɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curtiss in Braille

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

The name Curtiss in braille

How to sign the name Curtiss using Sign Language

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

The name Curtiss in sign language

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