Kossin

Kossin Meaning & Origin

About Kossin
The surname Kossin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kose," meaning "curly-haired." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with curly hair or a profession related to hair, such as a barber or hairdresser. Over time, the surname Kossin has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kossin: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kossin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kossin in Braille

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

The name Kossin in braille

How to sign the name Kossin using Sign Language

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

The name Kossin in sign language

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