Kuss

Kuss Meaning & Origin

About Kuss
The surname Kuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuss," meaning "kiss." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or given to kissing. The surname Kuss may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for a person who worked as a kissogram or a performer who delivered kisses as part of their act.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuss: 1,700
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16798
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuss in Braille

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

The name Kuss in braille

How to sign the name Kuss using Sign Language

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

The name Kuss in sign language

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