Curtis Pape

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis Pape — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis Pape 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 Pape: Albert Pape (1897–1955), English footballer Albert Pape (fencer) (1880–?), Belgian fencer Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape (1813–1895), Prussian field marshal Andy Pape (born 1962), English footballer Arthur Pape (1890–1945), English cricketer Bryan Pape, Australian academic Burkhard Pape (1932–2024), German footballer Chris Pape, American graffiti artist Frank C. 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: Pape

English

Albert Pape (1897–1955), English footballer Albert Pape (fencer) (1880–?), Belgian fencer Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape (1813–1895), Prussian field marshal Andy Pape (born 1962), English footballer Arthur Pape (1890–1945), English cricketer Bryan Pape, Australian academic Burkhard Pape (1932–2024), German footballer Chris Pape, American graffiti artist Frank C.

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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 Pape

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 Pape:

11
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Pape?
The surname Pape originates from English. Albert Pape (1897–1955), English footballer Albert Pape (fencer) (1880–?), Belgian fencer Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape (1813–1895), Prussian field marshal Andy Pape (born 1962), English footballer Arthur Pape (1890–1945), English cricketer Bryan Pape, Australian academic Burkhard Pape (1932–2024), German footballer Chris Pape, American graffiti artist Frank C.
What are the origins of the name Curtis Pape?
The name Curtis Pape combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname Pape originates from English.
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