About Cousins
The surname Cousins is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cosin," which means "cousin." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a close relative or a familiar acquaintance. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and was likely adopted by families who had a large extended kinship network. The surname Cousins signifies a familial connection or relationship and is commonly found among English-speaking populations.
The surname Cousins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cousins 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 Cousins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cousins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cousins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.