Curtis is a common given name of English origin. In English the meaning of the name Curtis is 'polite, courteous, or well-bred'. Though it is unclear whether "Curtis" and "Curtiss" are directly related, the latter is also considered here for convenience.
Surname uses: Curtis
People
- Adam Curtis (1955– ), British television documentary produceractor
- Benjamin Robbins Curtis (1809–1874), American jurist
- Catie Curtis (1965- ), American singer-songwriter
- Charles Curtis (1860–1936), U.S. Vice President
- Curtis Jackson (1976- ), American Rapper, also known 50 Cent
- Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis (1850–1933), U.S. publisher
- Dan Curtis Bassist of West Yorkshire band The Ridings
- Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) the photographer
- George Ticknor Curtis (1812–1894), U.S. politician and lawyer
- George William Curtis (1824–1892), American writer and public speaker
- Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930), American aviation pioneer and founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
- Harriot Curtis (1881–1974) American golfer
- Heber Doust Curtis (1872–1942), American astronomer
- Ian Curtis (1956–1980), British singer-songwriter for Joy Division
- Jamie Lee Curtis (1958– ), American actress
- John Curtis (several people)
- Kathlyn Curtis, Manitoba judge
- Kelly Curtis (1956– ), American actress
- King Curtis (1934–1971), American saxophonist
- Mark Curtis (British author), a British political author
- Mark Curtis (SWP member), a former American Socialist Worker's Party member
- Mary Louise Curtis Bok, the founder of the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia
- Margaret Curtis (1883–1965) American golfer and tennis player
- Philip Kenneth Edward Curtis (1926–1951), decorated English soldier
- Richard Curtis, (1956– ) British comedy scriptwriter
- Samuel Ryan Curtis (1805–1866) Union General in the American Civil War
- Scott Curtis (1984– ) Life FM radio presenter
- Thomas Bradford Curtis (1911–1993) U.S. Representative from Missouri
- Tom Curtis, (1953– ), American artist
- Tony Curtis (1925– ), American actor
- William Curtis (1746–1799), English botanist
Fictional characters
- Randall Curtis, a fictional character on The Simpsons based on George Lucas
- Rey Curtis, a fictional character on Law & Order
- Izumi Curtis, a fictional character in Fullmetal Alchemist
- Sophia Curtis, a fictional character in CSI Las Vegas
- Jade Curtiss, a fictional Tales of the Abyss protagonist
Surname uses: Curtiss
People
- Charles Curtiss (1908–1993), American Communist
- Glenn Curtiss (1878–1930), Aviation pioneer and founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Given name uses: Curtis
People
- Curtis Enis (1976–) retired NFL running back
- Curtis Granderson (1981- ), Detroit Tigers center fielder
- Curtis James (1992- ), Retired Professional Track Runner
- Curtis James Jackson III (1975– ), American rapper/actor (known as 50 Cent)
- Curtis Kooiman (1985- ), American guitar musician
- Curtis Martin (1973– ), American football player
- Curtis Robb (1972- ), British middle-distance runner
- Curtis Salgado, (1954- ), rhythm and blues musician and singer-songwriter
- Curtis Woodhouse, (1980- ), English footballer and boxer
Fictional characters
- Curtis Manning, a fictional character played by Jamaican/Canadian actor Roger Cross as part of the television series 24
- Curtis, a fictional character played by actor Spencer Breslin as part of 'The Santa Clause 2+3'
- Curtis Wilkins, a fictional character from the comic strip Curtis.
