| ![Show Contents]() Kort History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of KortWhat does the name Kort mean? The roots of the distinguished German Kort lie in the northern region of Schleswig-Holstein. There are two possible origins for this name. Firstly, Kort is derived from the personal name "Konrad," a very popular name in Germany during the Middle Ages; in this instance, the name Kort would mean "son of Konrad." Alternatively, the name could derive from the Low German word "kort," meaning "short." In this instance, it is likely that the name was bestowed as a nickname upon the original bearer, probably a short person, who then passed it down to his descendants as a surname. Early Origins of the Kort familyThe surname Kort was first found in the city of Hamburg, where the surname is believed to have first emerged. Johannes dictus Curt, living in Hamburg in 1297, is the earliest known bearer of the name. The young Kort family was instrumental during this early period, playing an important role in the development of the society of Schleswig-Holstein. Early History of the Kort familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kort research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1297 and 1457 are included under the topic Early Kort History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kort Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kort, Korte, Kört, Körte, Corte and others. Early Notables of the Kort familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kort Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kort Rankingthe United States, the name Kort is the 17,276th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Kort is ranked the 708th most popular surname with an estimated 2,659 people with that name. 2
| Kort migration to the United States | + |
Kort Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Amanda Kort, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1894
- Heinerich Kort, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1894
- Helene Kort, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
Kort Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Barteld Kort, aged 24, who settled in America, in 1903
- Franciazek Kort, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
- Friedrich Kort, aged 21, who landed in America from Lubeck, in 1906
- Henry Kort, aged 35, who settled in America, in 1906
- Eva Kort, aged 17, who landed in America from Zopaczyska, Russia, in 1907
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Kort (post 1700) | + |
- Ellen Kort, American poet, the first Poet Laureate of Wisconsin (2000)
- Michael Kort (b. 1944), American historian, academic, and author
- Kort Rogge (1425-1501), also known as Rogge Kyle, Konrad Rogge, Cort Rogge, Conradus Roggo gothus and Conradus Roggo de Holmis, was a Swedish bishop, member of the Privy Council of Sweden, and humanist
- Kort Schubert (b. 1979), American rugby union footballer
| Historic Events for the Kort family | + |
SS Norge - Mr. Yosel Kort (1877-1904), Russian passenger who was aboard the ship "SS Norge" when she ran aground and sunk on 28th June 1904, he died
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