Körte

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The surname Körte may have two etymologies. The word literally means "pear" in Hungarian and may be an occupational surname for a fruit grower or seller. It may also be a Westphalian version for "Kurt".[1] Notable people with this surname include:

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References

  1. ^ "Korte" at ancestry.com, citing Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press
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