There are
1610
Korts in the USA
Kort is the
17502nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kort

HendrikKorteweg

Hendrik Korteweg was a Dutch mathematician who is best known for his work on the Korteweg–de Vries equation, a partial differential equation that describes the propagation of shallow water waves.

HansKorte

Hans Korte was a German actor known for his performances in both film and television. He appeared in over 150 films and TV shows throughout his career.

SandraKortenhoeven

Sandra Kortenhoeven is a Dutch field hockey player who won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Dutch national team.

KathrinKorten

Kathrin Korten is a German actress known for her roles in films like 'Vincent Wants to Sea' and 'Papa Gold.' She has also appeared in various TV shows and theater productions.

JeroenKortsmit

Jeroen Kortsmit is a Dutch football player who has played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in the Netherlands, including Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior.

RalfKortenhorn

Ralf Kortenhorn is a German artist known for his contemporary paintings and sculptures. His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs around the world.

MarjoleinKort

Marjolein Kort is a Dutch scientist and researcher specializing in microbiology. She has made significant contributions to the field of gut microbiome research.

JanKorte

Jan Korte is a German politician and member of the Left Party. He has served as a member of the Bundestag, the federal parliament of Germany, since 2005.

PeterKort

Peter Kort is a Dutch economist known for his research on dynamic optimization and game theory. He has published numerous articles and books on these topics.

YvonneKort

Yvonne Kort is a Dutch swimmer who has competed in multiple Paralympic Games. She has won several medals in swimming events for athletes with disabilities.

Kort Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kort' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the word 'kort,' which means 'short' in Dutch. The name may have originated as a nickname for a person who was of short stature or had a short temper.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kort' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, where it originated. However, there are also individuals with the surname 'Kort' in other countries such as Germany, Belgium, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kort' include 'Cort,' 'Korte,' 'Korth,' 'Korte,' 'Körte,' 'Körner,' 'Kortekamp,' 'Korten,' 'Korthals,' and 'Kortum.' These variations may have different spellings or slight modifications based on regional dialects or language differences.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Kort' have mainly involved individuals moving from the Netherlands to other countries. It is not a surname commonly associated with large-scale migration or immigration movements.