Soss

Soss Meaning & Origin

About Soss
The surname Soss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sosse," meaning "sauce." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of sauces. Over time, the surname Soss may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a saucy or lively personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soss: 280
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/sɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soss in Braille

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

The name Soss in braille

How to sign the name Soss using Sign Language

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

The name Soss in sign language

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