Kostoff

Kostoff Meaning & Origin

About Kostoff
The surname Kostoff is of Bulgarian origin and is derived from the Bulgarian word "kost" meaning "bone." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kosta. The name Kostoff likely originated as a nickname for someone with a bony or thin physique. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kostoff can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Bulgaria and among Bulgarian diaspora communities.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kostoff: 437
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02301
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘stΙ”f/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kostoff in Braille

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

The name Kostoff in braille

How to sign the name Kostoff using Sign Language

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

The name Kostoff in sign language

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