Koshy

Koshy Meaning & Origin

About Koshy
The surname Koshy is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Malayali Christians in the state of Kerala. It is derived from the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The surname Koshy signifies a connection to the Christian faith and reflects the religious and cultural heritage of the individuals who bear this name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koshy: 1,505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18401
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/koshy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koshy in Braille

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

The name Koshy in braille

How to sign the name Koshy using Sign Language

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

The name Koshy in sign language

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