Curtis Bigler

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis Bigler — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis Bigler is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Curtis is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors. Nicknames include Curt, Curty and Curtie. The name means "polite, courteous, or well-bred". It is a compound of curt- "court" and -eis "-ish". The spelling u to render [u] in Old French was mainly Anglo-Norman and Norman, when the spelling o [u] was the usual Parisian French one, Modern French ou [u]. The surname Bigler: People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, . Curtis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 270K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Curtis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Curtis

Meaning: polite, courteous, or well-bred

Latin

Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors. Nicknames include Curt, Curty and Curtie. The name means "polite, courteous, or well-bred". It is a compound of curt- "court" and -eis "-ish". The spelling u to render [u] in Old French was mainly Anglo-Norman and Norman, when the spelling o [u] was the usual Parisian French one, Modern French ou [u].

Surname: Bigler

English

People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Curtis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Curtis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Curtis Bigler

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Curtis Bigler:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Curtis?
The first name Curtis originates from Latin. Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors. Nicknames include Curt, Curty and Curtie. The name means "polite, courteous, or well-bred". It is a compound of curt- "court" and -eis "-ish". The spelling u to render [u] in Old French was mainly Anglo-Norman and Norman, when the spelling o [u] was the usual Parisian French one, Modern French ou [u].
When was Curtis most popular?
The name Curtis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bigler?
The surname Bigler originates from English. People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, .
What are the origins of the name Curtis Bigler?
The name Curtis Bigler combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname Bigler originates from English.
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