Koussa

Koussa Meaning & Origin

About Koussa
The surname Koussa is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "kousa," which means "squash" or "zucchini." The surname Koussa likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold squash or had some association with the vegetable. It is a relatively common surname in the region and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koussa: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/koussa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koussa in Braille

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

The name Koussa in braille

How to sign the name Koussa using Sign Language

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

The name Koussa in sign language

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