How common is the Curtin surname?

There are approximately 18,000 people with the surname Curtin in the United States.

Are there Curtin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 195 soldiers with the Curtin surname appear in Civil War records.

Curtin

Q: What does the surname Curtin mean?

The surname Curtin means "Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Curtáin, meaning 'descendant of Curtán.'". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Curtáin, meaning 'descendant of Curtán.'

Etymology

The surname derives from the Irish Ó Curtáin, where Curtán is a personal name of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'curt' (short) or other Irish elements. The anglicization replaced the Irish prefix Ó with the English -in ending.

About the Curtin Surname

An Irish patronymic surname that underwent anglicization during English rule in Ireland. The name is particularly common in Irish-American communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 18,000 bearers in the United States #856 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated in Ireland, particularly in Munster and Connacht regions, with significant populations in the United States.

Curtin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Curtin Surname

Andrew Curtin

1815–1894 Governor Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century Ireland
Estimated Bearers: 18,000

War Records

195 soldiers with the Curtin surname found in Civil War records.

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