Cosman

Cosman Meaning & Origin

About Cosman
The surname Cosman is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Cousin," which was a term used to refer to a close relative or kinsman. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a close family member or a familiar acquaintance. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cosman can be found across various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cosman: 725
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,824
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cosman 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 Cosman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cosman in Braille

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

The name Cosman in braille

How to sign the name Cosman using Sign Language

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

The name Cosman in sign language

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