COURTOIS
Courtois
Origin and Meaning
Courtois is a surname of French origin, derived from the French word 'courtois', meaning courteous or polite. The surname is believed to have been brought to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Distribution
The surname Courtois is found predominantly in the south-east of England, with notable concentrations in London and the surrounding counties.
Famous Bearers
One of the most notable bearers of the Courtois surname is Thibaut Courtois, a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. Courtois is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in the world and has achieved success at both club and international levels.
Variants
Variants of the Courtois surname include Court, Courtenay, and Courson.
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 52 people named Courtois in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Courtois.
