TheNameDBCurrier
OccupationalMeaning
A person who curries leather, preparing and finishing hides for use.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Old French 'corroyeur' or Middle English 'currier,' referring to a craftsman who curried or dressed leather. The occupation was common in medieval towns and cities.
About the Currier Surname
An occupational surname indicating a person engaged in leather working, a skilled trade in medieval and early modern Europe. The name became established in North America through English immigration.
Distribution
Found throughout England and France, with significant populations in the United States and Canada.
Notable Bearers
Nathaniel Currier (lithographer), Currier and Ives