Find out how popular the last name Cortinez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cortinez.

Cortinez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cortinez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cortinez in America

Cortinez is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cortinez surname appeared 297 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cortinez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cortinez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cortinez

The surname Cortinez has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Castilian region, and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cortina," which means "curtain" or "drape." This could potentially be a reference to an occupation or place related to the production or sale of curtains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cortinez can be found in the records of the Kingdom of Aragon from the 13th century. During this time, it was spelled "Cortines" or "Cortinés," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over the centuries.

In the 15th century, the Cortinez surname appeared in various historical documents, including the archives of the city of Barcelona. This suggests that the family had established itself in the region and likely played a role in the local economy or social fabric.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the Cortinez surname include:

1. Juan Cortinez (c. 1450-1520), a renowned artist and painter from the city of Seville, known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by Spanish nobility.

2. María Cortinez (c. 1530-1605), a prominent figure in the early Spanish Renaissance literature, renowned for her poetry and contribution to the development of the Spanish language.

3. Diego Cortinez (c. 1620-1690), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and contributed to the mapping of the Pacific coast of South America.

4. Isabel Cortinez (c. 1780-1845), a philanthropist and social reformer from Madrid, who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the underprivileged and advocating for women's rights.

5. Antonio Cortinez (1892-1968), a Spanish-born architect who emigrated to the United States and became famous for his Art Deco designs in New York City, including the iconic Chrysler Building.

While the Cortinez surname has its roots in Spain, over the centuries it has spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, due to Spanish exploration and colonization. However, it remains closely associated with its Spanish heritage and the rich cultural legacy of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cortinez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cortinez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cortinez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cortinez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cortinez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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