Curtis Herrington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis Herrington — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis Herrington 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 Herrington: Arthur William Sidney Herrington (1891–1970), English-American engineer Billy Herrington (1969–2018), American actor Daniel Herrington (born 1986), American racing driver Danielle Herrington (born 1993), American model Danny Herrington (c.1960–2005), British rugby player David Herrington, English cinematographer James Herrington (1824–1890), American politician John Herrington (born 1958), American astronaut John S. 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: Herrington

English

Arthur William Sidney Herrington (1891–1970), English-American engineer Billy Herrington (1969–2018), American actor Daniel Herrington (born 1986), American racing driver Danielle Herrington (born 1993), American model Danny Herrington (c.1960–2005), British rugby player David Herrington, English cinematographer James Herrington (1824–1890), American politician John Herrington (born 1958), American astronaut John S.

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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 Herrington

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 Herrington:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Herrington?
The surname Herrington originates from English. Arthur William Sidney Herrington (1891–1970), English-American engineer Billy Herrington (1969–2018), American actor Daniel Herrington (born 1986), American racing driver Danielle Herrington (born 1993), American model Danny Herrington (c.1960–2005), British rugby player David Herrington, English cinematographer James Herrington (1824–1890), American politician John Herrington (born 1958), American astronaut John S.
What are the origins of the name Curtis Herrington?
The name Curtis Herrington combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname Herrington originates from English.
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