Quass

Quass Meaning & Origin

About Quass
The surname Quass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "quaz," meaning "to complain" or "to grumble." As a surname, Quass likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to complain or grumble frequently. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quass: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/quass*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quass in Braille

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

The name Quass in braille

How to sign the name Quass using Sign Language

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

The name Quass in sign language

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