About Kushner
The surname Kushner is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kushn" or "kushner," meaning "furrier" or "fur trader." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals involved in the fur trade or those who worked with furs. The name is commonly found among Ashkenazi Jews and has variations such as Kusner, Kuschnir, and Kusnerman.
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The surname Kushner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kushner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kushner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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