The surname "Court" has multiple origins and meanings. It can be derived from Middle English "curt," meaning a large house or manor, indicating someone who lived or worked in a noble residence. It can also be a topographic name from Old French "co(u)rt," referring to a court or farmyard. Additionally, it may be a nickname for a physically small man or ironically for a large man. In Irish, "Court" is a shortened form of "McCourt." The name has evolved over time, with its popularity fluctuating in different regions. Historically, it was associated with nobility and courtly life, but its modern usage is more diverse and widespread.
