Coussens

Coussens Meaning & Origin

About Coussens
The surname Coussens is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Cousin," which was a medieval nickname for a close relative or friend. The name is a variant of the Dutch word "kozijn," meaning "cousin." Over time, the surname Coussens became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found predominantly in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coussens: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 S AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/coussens*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coussens in Braille

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

The name Coussens in braille

How to sign the name Coussens using Sign Language

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

The name Coussens in sign language

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