About Kortright
The surname Kortright is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch words "kort" meaning "short" and "recht" meaning "right" or "straight." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was short in stature or had a straight or upright posture. Over time, the surname Kortright became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Kortright is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kortright based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kortright in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kortright using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.