CURDY
Curdy
Curdy is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a 'curdy' or 'curly' hair texture. The name "Curdy" may have been derived from the Old English word "crulle", meaning curly.
The earliest known records of individuals with the surname Curdy date back to the medieval period in Britain, suggesting that it has a long history within the country.
Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Curdy have been recorded in various regions of the United Kingdom, contributing to a diverse and widespread distribution of the name.
Like many surnames, the pronunciation and spelling of Curdy may have evolved over time, leading to variations in how it is represented in different records and by different individuals.
Today, the surname Curdy is relatively rare, but it remains a part of British cultural and historical heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of names that form an integral part of the nation's genealogical landscape.
There are approximately 30 people named Curdy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Curdy.
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
- Alan
- John
Female
- Amonshat
- Marion
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
- Cardy
- Caudy
- Cardey
- Cardi
- Card
- Cord
- Chord
- Caird
- Carde
- Coard
- Cardis
- Caudey
- Cawdy
- Cardie
- Crudy
- Curd
- Cordey
- Cordi
- Cordy
- Courd
- Courdy
- Curdie
- Curds
- Kardy
- Kirdy
- Kurdy
- Cairdie
- Caudie
- Corday
- Corde
- Cordie
- Cordis
- Crady
- Curdin
- Curdt
- Currid
- Curty
- Kardys
- Kordys
- Kourdi
- Kurd
- Kurdi
- Garrity
- Garty
- Grady
- Greedy
- Quartey
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.