Cosey

Cosey Meaning & Origin

About Cosey
The surname Cosey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cosi," meaning "cheerful" or "pleasant." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who had a cheerful or pleasant disposition. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Cosey, Cozy, or Cossey. Today, individuals with the surname Cosey can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cosey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cosey: 1,676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,958
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cosey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cosey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cosey in Braille

Here's how to represent Cosey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cosey in braille

How to sign the name Cosey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cosey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cosey in sign language

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