About Cousin
The surname Cousin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "cousin," meaning "cousin" or "relative." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a close relative or cousin. Over time, the name became hereditary and was passed down as a surname. Today, the surname Cousin is found primarily in France and other French-speaking regions.
The surname Cousin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cousin 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 Cousin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cousin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cousin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.