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Cortez Family History
Cortez Genealogy & Family TreeCortez is an Spanish name from Aragon, Spain, from medieval times. In Spanish, adding an “ez” to the end of the name means “son of”—thus, Cortez means “son of Curtis,” a given name from the Old French curteis which means “polite” and “well-bred.” One of the first known ancestors—William le Curetis—was recorded in 1168 in England. Roots for this name can also be found in Portugal.
Other spellings include “Cortes,” “Courtois,” “Courtes,” “Corte,” “Curtis,” and “Cortesia.” Notable people with the surname include American football player Jose Cortez (New York Giants, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers), American pop and R&B musician David Cortez Clowney, American actor J.W. Cortes (The Last Airbender, Blue Caprice, Grand Theft Auto IV), and American silent film star Ricardo Cortez. The first Cortez to come to America was Jua Cortez in New Orleans in 1829.
Cortez Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nickanora Cortez -- --, 1957 December 1, 2019 Colorado
- Margaret (Margie) Jane Cortez -- --, 1934 April 27, 2002
- Anita Cortez -- --, 1918 April 26, 1918 Texas
- Eutilia Cortez -- --, 1914 February 22, 1996 New Mexico
- Maria Ygnacia Cortez -- --, 1839 October 28, 1861
Cortez Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Florentino Cortez -- --, 1907 October 12, 1996 New Mexico
- Maria Francisca Cortez -- --, 1775 December 0, 1790 New Mexico
- Hortencia Cortez -- --, 1931
- Jaime Cortez -- --, 1
- Santiago Martinez Cortez -- --, 1853 April 28, 1924
