Cortelyou

Meaning

Possibly derived from a Dutch place name or personal name with the -you suffix.

Etymology

The surname appears to have Dutch origins, with 'Cortel-' as the root and '-you' as a suffix. The exact meaning and development are not clearly documented.

About the Cortelyou Surname

A Dutch surname with limited historical documentation. It appears in early American records, particularly in New York.

Distribution

Netherlands, United States (particularly New York area).

Notable Bearers

George Cortelyou (U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Treasury)

People with the Cortelyou Surname