Surname · Turkish origin
Kurt
Meaning
The surname Kurt means Wolf.
Origin
Turkish
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Kurt
Kurt means “wolf.”
What kind of surname is Kurt?
Kurt is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Turkish naming tradition — you can read how Turkish surnames were formed on our Turkish last names page.
Other Turkish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Kurt mean?
The surname Kurt means Wolf. Kurt means “wolf.”
Where does the surname Kurt come from?
Kurt is a surname of Turkish origin.
What kind of surname is Kurt?
Kurt is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Turkish surnames?
Other Turkish surnames include Aksoy, Arslan, Aydin, Celik, Demir, Dogan.