Körte Explained

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:

• Alfred Körte (1866–1946), German philologist
• Franz Körte (1782–1845), German natural and agricultural scientist
• Gustav Körte (1852–1917), German archeologist
• Peter Körte (1896–1947), Wehrmacht general
• Siegfried Körte, the namesake of the Körte-Oberlyzeum
• Werner Körte (1853–1937), German surgeon

See also

• Korte (surname)

Notes and References

1. http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=korte "Korte"