Koste

Koste Meaning & Origin

About Koste
The surname Koste is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koste," meaning "cost" or "expense." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as an accountant or treasurer, responsible for keeping track of costs and expenses. Over time, the surname Koste 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 Koste is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Koste: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T
🌐 IPA
/koste*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koste in Braille

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

The name Koste in braille

How to sign the name Koste using Sign Language

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

The name Koste in sign language

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