The Curtsy surname is most likely derived from the name of Chertsey town in Surrey, which grew from Chertsey Abbey, founded in 666 by Eorcenwald, Bishop of London.
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Early Origins of the Curtsy family
The surname Curtsy was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.
Early History of the Curtsy family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Curtsy research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1367, 1455, 1487, 1508 and 1532 are included under the topic Early Curtsy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Curtsy Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Chertsey, Cheretsy, Chartsey, Curtsey, Certsey and others.
Early Notables of the Curtsy family
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Curtsy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Curtsy family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
