Cossar

Cossar Meaning & Origin

About Cossar
The surname Cossar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cosair," meaning "pirate" or "corsair." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with pirates, such as bravery, daring, or a seafaring lifestyle. Over time, the surname Cossar has evolved and is now primarily found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cossar: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/cossar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cossar in Braille

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

The name Cossar in braille

How to sign the name Cossar using Sign Language

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

The name Cossar in sign language

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