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

Curty, 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 Curty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curty in America

Curty is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curty surname appeared 110 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 Curty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curty 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 Curty

The surname Curty has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "courte," meaning "short" or "brief," possibly referring to a person's physical stature or temperament. The name was initially found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Curty can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named Reginald Curty in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir William Curty, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1275 and died in the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.

During the Renaissance period, the Curty family gained prominence in the city of Lyon, where they were successful merchants and bankers. One of the most influential members was Jean Curty (1520-1587), a wealthy financier and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the region.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records across France, including the writings of the famous philosopher René Descartes, who mentioned a correspondent named Pierre Curty in his letters.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette Curty (1760-1827), a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes during the Napoleonic era.

Later, in the 19th century, the Curty family had a presence in the literature and academic circles of Paris. Jacques Curty (1825-1901) was a renowned poet and author, known for his works on French culture and traditions.

Across the centuries, the surname Curty has undergone various spelling variations, such as Courtie, Courtey, and Courty, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of France. While the name has maintained a strong presence in its country of origin, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curty

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

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

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