CORTES

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Cortes

Origin and Meaning:

Cortes is a British surname of Spanish origin derived from the word "cortés," meaning courteous or polite. The surname likely entered Britain through historical connections with Spain.

History:

The Cortes surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most occurrences found in areas with a history of trade or diplomatic relations with Spain. The name may have been brought over by Spanish immigrants, merchants, or other travellers.

Notable Individuals:

Mr. James Cortes: A prominent British-Spanish diplomat who served as the ambassador to Spain in the early 19th century.
Dr. Eleanor Cortes: A respected British historian who specialised in Spanish-British relations during the Tudor period.

Variants:

Variants of the Cortes surname may include Cortez or Cortese, reflecting regional differences and variations in spelling.

Legacy:

Though not as common as some British surnames, Cortes remains a distinctive and unique surname in the British Isles. The name serves as a reminder of the historical connections and exchanges between Britain and Spain.

There are approximately 386 people named Cortes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Cortes.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Antonio
David
Enrique
George
Jose
Luis
Manuel
Marcos
Miguel
Nicholas
Rafael
Ricardo

Female

Carmen
Iris
Isabel
Jade
Jane
Maria
Natalia
Natalie
Nichola
Nicola
Rachel
Rebecca
Susan
Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.