Cusack

Cusack Meaning & Origin

About Cusack
The surname Cusack is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Uais," meaning "son of Uais." Uais is a personal name of uncertain meaning, but it is believed to have been a byname referring to someone of noble or distinguished character. The Cusack surname is primarily associated with County Meath in Ireland, where the family held significant land and held positions of power and influence. Today, individuals with the surname Cusack can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cusack: 3,704
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,844
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UW1 Z AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkjuzək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cusack in Braille

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

The name Cusack in braille

How to sign the name Cusack using Sign Language

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

The name Cusack in sign language

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