Koso

Koso Meaning & Origin

About Koso
The surname Koso is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "ko" meaning "small" or "child" and "so" meaning "ancestor" or "forefather." Another possibility is that it is derived from the word "koso" meaning "this" or "that." As with many surnames, the exact meaning can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koso: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 S OW0
🌐 IPA
/koso*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koso in Braille

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

The name Koso in braille

How to sign the name Koso using Sign Language

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

The name Koso in sign language

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