Kosht

Kosht Meaning & Origin

About Kosht
The surname Kosht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kost," meaning "cost" or "expense." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as an accountant or treasurer, responsible for managing costs and expenses. Over time, the surname Kosht may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for being thrifty or careful with their finances.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kosht: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/kosht*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kosht in Braille

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

The name Kosht in braille

How to sign the name Kosht using Sign Language

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

The name Kosht in sign language

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