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]

The surname may refer to:

• Alfred Körte
• Franz Körte
• Gustav Körte
• Peter Körte
• Siegfried Körte, the namesake of the Körte-Oberlyzeum
• Werner Körte
• Werner Körte (musicologist)

See also

• Korte (surname)

Notes and References

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