Kosten

Kosten Meaning & Origin

About Kosten
The surname Kosten 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 managing costs and expenses. Over time, the surname Kosten 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 Kosten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kosten: 346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kosten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kosten in Braille

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

The name Kosten in braille

How to sign the name Kosten using Sign Language

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

The name Kosten in sign language

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