Kassab

Kassab Meaning & Origin

About Kassab
The surname Kassab is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Arab communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "kassab" which means "butcher" or "slaughterer." The name likely originated as an occupational surname, indicating that the bearer of the name was involved in the butchery or meat trade. Over time, the surname Kassab has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kassab: 1,517
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kassab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæsəb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kassab in Braille

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

The name Kassab in braille

How to sign the name Kassab using Sign Language

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

The name Kassab in sign language

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