CORTI
Corti
Corti is a British surname of Italian origin, derived from the region of Tuscany. The surname likely originated from the personal name "Corto," which in turn derived from the Latin word "Curtus," meaning "short" or "humble."
History
The Corti surname can be traced back to medieval times in Italy, where it was commonly found among the nobility and landowners. Over the centuries, many individuals bearing the surname migrated to the British Isles, particularly during periods of political or economic upheaval in Italy.
Notable individuals
- Giulio Corti (1884–1971): Italian artist known for his works in sculpture and painting.
- Luca Corti (b. 1980): British-Italian chef who gained fame for his culinary skills and television appearances.
Distribution
Today, the Corti surname is relatively rare in Britain, with concentrations in regions with historical Italian communities such as London and Manchester. The surname may also be found in genealogical records tracing back to Italian immigrants in the country.
The Corti surname carries with it a legacy of Italian heritage and may be of interest to those exploring their family history or looking into the diverse multicultural tapestry of Britain.
There are approximately 94 people named Corti in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Corti.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- John
- Mark
- Robin
Female
- Karen
Similar and related surnames
- Caird
- Caretti
- Cart
- Carti
- Cartie
- Cartin
- Cartis
- Carty
- Chort
- Coart
- Cordt
- Coret
- Corette
- Coretti
- Cort
- Corta
- Corte
- Cortes
- Cortey
- Corth
- Cortie
- Corties
- Cortijo
- Cortin
- Cortis
- Cortise
- Corts
- Corty
- Court
- Courte
- Courtie
- Courties
- Courtin
- Courtis
- Courts
- Courty
- Crate
- Creed
- Croad
- Croud
- Crute
- Curd
- Curt
- Curti
- Curtie
- Curties
- Curtin
- Curtis
- Curttis
- Curty
- Gard
- Garde
- Garrad
- Garrett
- Garrido
- Garrod
- Garrood
- Goard
- Gourd
- Greed
- Greet
- Grote
- Karti
- Kirti
- Kourtis
- Kurti
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