Kost

Kost Meaning & Origin

About Kost
The surname Kost 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 a steward or manager of a noble household, responsible for overseeing the expenses and finances. Over time, the surname Kost may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their frugality or careful management of resources.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kost: 3,522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T
🌐 IPA
/kΙ‘st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kost in Braille

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

The name Kost in braille

How to sign the name Kost using Sign Language

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

The name Kost in sign language

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