About Cost
The surname Cost is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Middle English word "cost" or "coste," meaning "rib" or "side." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a prominent rib or side, or possibly as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hillside. The surname Cost has variations such as Coste, Costes, and Coster, and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cost based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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