COURTS
Courts
The surname Courts is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "court" which means an enclosed yard or garden. The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a courtyard, or as an occupational name for someone who worked in a royal court or manor house.
The Courts family name is mainly found in the United Kingdom, with most concentrations in England. The distribution of the surname suggests that it may have originated in counties such as Yorkshire and Kent.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Courts have made notable contributions in various fields such as law, politics, and the arts. The name has been recorded in historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and immigration records.
Notable bearers of the surname Courts include Sir Francis Courts, a renowned barrister and legal scholar, and Emily Courts, an acclaimed actress in the 19th century.
The surname Courts continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the heritage and history of the families who bear it.
There are approximately 586 people named Courts in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Courts.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Roy
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anya
- Jacqueline
- Jill
- Joan
- Joanne
- Judith
- Katherine
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Miriam
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carradus
- Cart
- Cartas
- Cartes
- Cartis
- Carts
- Cartz
- Cautts
- Chort
- Coart
- Cords
- Cordt
- Cordts
- Coret
- Corette
- Cort
- Corta
- Cortas
- Corte
- Cortes
- Cortez
- Corth
- Corti
- Corties
- Cortis
- Corts
- Corty
- Cour
- Cours
- Court
- Courtaux
- Courtay
- Courte
- Courteau
- Courtes
- Courtesi
- Courth
- Courtice
- Courtie
- Courties
- Courtis
- Courtois
- Courtoy
- Courty
- Croudace
- Curdt
- Curits
- Curt
- Curtas
- Curte
- Curteis
- Curtes
- Curties
- Curtis
- Curtiss
- Curts
- Curttis
- Curtus
- Kerts
- Kirts
- Koretz
- Kort
- Kortas
- Korts
- Kortus
- Kortz
- Kourt
- Kourtis
- Kurt
- Kurtis
- Kurts
- Kurtz
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