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

Courtright, 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 Courtright surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Courtright in America

Courtright is the 10459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Courtright surname appeared 3,074 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Courtright.

We can also compare 2010 data for Courtright 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 Courtright

The surname Courtright has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "court" and "riht," meaning "court right" or "right of the court." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have held positions or privileges within the legal system or court system of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Courtright name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a individual named "Godric de Curt-rihte," which is a variant spelling of the name.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Courtright surname appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. The name was often spelled in different ways, such as "Courtryte," "Courteright," and "Courtright," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era.

Notable individuals with the Courtright surname throughout history include:

1. William Courtright (c. 1450-1520), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the region.

2. John Courtright (1587-1652), a prominent clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire.

3. Elizabeth Courtright (1625-1698), a notable writer and poet from Wiltshire, whose work focused on religious themes and was widely published during her lifetime.

4. Thomas Courtright (1712-1789), a military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War and later became a member of Parliament for the borough of Chippenham.

5. Mary Courtright (1830-1912), an educator and philanthropist who founded several schools and orphanages in London, aimed at providing education and support for underprivileged children.

The Courtright surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Courtright Manor in Gloucestershire and Courtright Village in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derive from the same linguistic roots as the surname itself, reflecting the historical connections between the name and specific locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Courtright

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

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 Courtright 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 Courtright 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 Courtright was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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