Curtis Weller

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Curtis Weller — polite, courteous, or well-bred
270K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Curtis Weller 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 Weller: Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F. 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: Weller

English

Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F.

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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 Weller

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 Weller:

3
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale 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 Weller?
The surname Weller originates from English. Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F.
What are the origins of the name Curtis Weller?
The name Curtis Weller combines two different traditions: the first name Curtis has Latin roots, while the surname Weller originates from English.
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