Cushman

Cushman Meaning & Origin

About Cushman
The surname Cushman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cuss," meaning "to kiss," and "man," meaning "man." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a man who was fond of kissing or was affectionate. Over time, the surname Cushman has evolved and may have been influenced by other factors such as regional dialects and spelling variations. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cushman: 7,400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,779
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CASNA
🔊 Soundex
C020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UH1 SH M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkʊʃmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cushman in Braille

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

The name Cushman in braille

How to sign the name Cushman using Sign Language

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

The name Cushman in sign language

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