Kauss

Kauss Meaning & Origin

About Kauss
The surname Kauss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kose," meaning "cup" or "goblet." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cups or goblets. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their love of drinking or for their skill in drinking contests. Overall, the surname Kauss is associated with the occupation or characteristic related to cups or goblets.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kauss: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/kauss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kauss in Braille

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

The name Kauss in braille

How to sign the name Kauss using Sign Language

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

The name Kauss in sign language

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