About Cushen
The surname Cushen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cúise," meaning "son of Cúise." The name Cúise itself is believed to be a variant of the Gaelic personal name "Mac Uisneacháin," which translates to "son of Uisneachán." Uisneachán is a diminutive form of "uisneach," meaning "choice" or "excellent." Therefore, the surname Cushen signifies a person who is the son of someone named Cúise or Uisneachán, denoting a familial connection to an individual with a name associated with excellence or choice.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cushen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cushen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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