About Korten
The surname Korten is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kort," meaning "short" in English. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was of short stature or had a short temper. The name may have also been used to describe a person who lived in a short or small house.
The surname Korten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Korten 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 Korten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Korten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Korten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.