Kurtin

Kurtin Meaning & Origin

About Kurtin
The surname Kurtin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cuirtin," meaning "son of Curtin." The name Curtin itself is believed to be a variant of the name MacCurtain, which translates to "son of the curtain." The exact origin and meaning of the name are uncertain, but it is thought to have been a nickname for someone who was a skilled weaver or curtain maker. The surname Kurtin is relatively rare and is primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurtin: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kurtin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurtin in Braille

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

The name Kurtin in braille

How to sign the name Kurtin using Sign Language

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

The name Kurtin in sign language

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