Cousens

Cousens Meaning & Origin

About Cousens
The surname Cousens is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cosin," meaning "cousin." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a close relative or a familiar acquaintance. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was likely adopted by individuals who were known for their familial connections or close relationships.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cousens: 337
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 S AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkusənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cousens in Braille

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

The name Cousens in braille

How to sign the name Cousens using Sign Language

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

The name Cousens in sign language

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