Curtis March

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis March — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis March 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 March: Aaron March (born 1986), Italian alpine snowboarder Alden March (1795–1869), American physician and surgeon, husband of Joanna P. Armsby Aleida March (born 1936), Cuban revolutionary and wife of Che Guevara April March (born 1965), American singer-songwriter and founder of The Pussywillows Arnau March (fl. c. 1410 – c. 1430), Provenço-Catalan knight and poet Arthur March (1891–1957), Austrian physicist Ausiàs March (c. 1397 – 1459), Valencian poet in the Catalan language Babette March (born 1941), German-American model and chef Barbara March (1953–2019), Canadian movie actress Barbara Joan Mar. 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: March

Italian

Aaron March (born 1986), Italian alpine snowboarder Alden March (1795–1869), American physician and surgeon, husband of Joanna P. Armsby Aleida March (born 1936), Cuban revolutionary and wife of Che Guevara April March (born 1965), American singer-songwriter and founder of The Pussywillows Arnau March (fl. c. 1410 – c. 1430), Provenço-Catalan knight and poet Arthur March (1891–1957), Austrian physicist Ausiàs March (c. 1397 – 1459), Valencian poet in the Catalan language Babette March (born 1941), German-American model and chef Barbara March (1953–2019), Canadian movie actress Barbara Joan Mar.

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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 March

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 March:

7
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 March?
The surname March originates from Italian. Aaron March (born 1986), Italian alpine snowboarder Alden March (1795–1869), American physician and surgeon, husband of Joanna P. Armsby Aleida March (born 1936), Cuban revolutionary and wife of Che Guevara April March (born 1965), American singer-songwriter and founder of The Pussywillows Arnau March (fl. c. 1410 – c. 1430), Provenço-Catalan knight and poet Arthur March (1891–1957), Austrian physicist Ausiàs March (c. 1397 – 1459), Valencian poet in the Catalan language Babette March (born 1941), German-American model and chef Barbara March (1953–2019), Canadian movie actress Barbara Joan Mar.
What are the origins of the name Curtis March?
The name Curtis March combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname March originates from Italian.
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