Curtis Lehr

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis Lehr — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis Lehr 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 Lehr: Anna Lehr, American silent film actress Clarence Lehr (1886–1948), American baseball player Devon Lehr, American television writer and screenwriter George W. Lehr (1937–1988), American politician from Missouri Henry Solomon Lehr (1838–1923), American educator, founder of Ohio Northern University Henry Symes Lehr (1869–1929), American socialite Jane Lehr, American electrical engineer John Lehr (born 1967), American actor John Lehr (photographer) (born 1975), American photographer John C. Lehr (1878–1958), American politician, U.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: Lehr

English

Anna Lehr, American silent film actress Clarence Lehr (1886–1948), American baseball player Devon Lehr, American television writer and screenwriter George W. Lehr (1937–1988), American politician from Missouri Henry Solomon Lehr (1838–1923), American educator, founder of Ohio Northern University Henry Symes Lehr (1869–1929), American socialite Jane Lehr, American electrical engineer John Lehr (born 1967), American actor John Lehr (photographer) (born 1975), American photographer John C. Lehr (1878–1958), American politician, U.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 Lehr

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 Lehr:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Lehr?
The surname Lehr originates from English. Anna Lehr, American silent film actress Clarence Lehr (1886–1948), American baseball player Devon Lehr, American television writer and screenwriter George W. Lehr (1937–1988), American politician from Missouri Henry Solomon Lehr (1838–1923), American educator, founder of Ohio Northern University Henry Symes Lehr (1869–1929), American socialite Jane Lehr, American electrical engineer John Lehr (born 1967), American actor John Lehr (photographer) (born 1975), American photographer John C. Lehr (1878–1958), American politician, U.S.
What are the origins of the name Curtis Lehr?
The name Curtis Lehr combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname Lehr originates from English.
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