Kurth
A German surname that most likely began as a short form of a personal name, especially one related to Konrad.
The #6,813 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 62,360 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Kurth is generally understood as a German surname formed from a short or dialect form of the given name Konrad, often appearing in regional speech as Kurt or Kurth. In that sense, the surname originally meant "son of Kurt" or "descendant of someone named Kurt." The personal name Konrad is built from old Germanic elements meaning roughly "bold counsel."
History
The surname is found in German-speaking regions and later spread through migration to North America and elsewhere. In the United States it is usually associated with German immigrant families and their descendants. Because spelling varied by region and record-keeping, Kurth may also reflect local dialect pronunciation rather than a separate root.
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Fun fact
Kurth is one of several German surnames that grew out of a common nickname or pet form rather than a formal full given name.