Meaning & History
Courtemanche is a French surname that literally translates to "short sleeve" in French. The term derives from the French words courte, meaning "short," and manche, meaning "sleeve." This surname is of French origin, with the name also being associated with a place.
Geographical Origin
Courtemanche is also the name of a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France (Picard: Corteminche). Located approximately 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Amiens, the commune lies on the D155 road. It is likely that the surname originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in this commune, or possibly as a nickname for someone who wore short sleeves or perhaps worked as a tailor.
- Meaning: "short sleeve"
- Origin: French
- Type: locative or nickname surname
- Region: Picardy, northern France
Sources: Wikipedia — Courtemanche