Koslow

Koslow Meaning & Origin

About Koslow
The surname Koslow is of Eastern European origin, specifically Jewish. It is derived from the Yiddish word "kos," meaning "cup" or "goblet," and the suffix "-low," indicating a place of origin. Therefore, the surname Koslow likely originated as a Jewish occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of cups or goblets. It is a relatively common surname among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koslow: 606
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑsloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', 'KSLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koslow in Braille

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

The name Koslow in braille

How to sign the name Koslow using Sign Language

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

The name Koslow in sign language

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