Cousar

Cousar Meaning & Origin

About Cousar
The surname Cousar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cù-sìth," meaning "fairy dog" or "hound of the fairies." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the mythical creature. Over time, the name evolved into Cousar and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Cousar can be found primarily in Scotland and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cousar: 1,495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW0 S AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/kuˈsɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cousar in Braille

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

The name Cousar in braille

How to sign the name Cousar using Sign Language

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

The name Cousar in sign language

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