TheNameDBCortina
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the word for 'curtain' or possibly from a place name in Spain or Italy.
Etymology
From Spanish/Italian 'cortina' (curtain), which derives from Latin 'cortina.' The surname may be occupational (for a curtain-maker) or derived from a place name containing this element.
About the Cortina Surname
A Spanish and Italian surname, likely occupational or topographic in origin. It is moderately common in Mediterranean regions.
Distribution
Spain, Italy, and Latin America.
Notable Bearers
Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italian resort town), various Spanish and Italian families