Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which ultimately derived from the Spanish Cortés (of which Cortez is a variation) and the Portuguese and Galician Cardoso. The name means "polite, courteous, or well-bred".
How popular is the last name Curtis?
In the United States, the name Curtis is the 270th most popular surname with an estimated 99,480 people with that name.
Is Curtis a female name?
The name Curtis is a girl's name of French origin meaning "courteous, polite". Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many boy names for girls" gaining in popularity and acceptability.
