Luis Cortese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Luis Cortese — Germanic
284K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Luis Cortese is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Luis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. The surname Cortese: Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L. Luis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 284K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Luis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Luis

Germanic

Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.

Surname: Cortese

English

Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Luis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Luis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Luis Cortese:

11
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Luis?
The first name Luis originates from Germanic. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.
When was Luis most popular?
The name Luis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cortese?
The surname Cortese originates from English. Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L.
What are the origins of the name Luis Cortese?
The name Luis Cortese combines two different traditions: the first name Luis has Germanic roots, while the surname Cortese originates from English.
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