Zoss

Zoss Meaning & Origin

About Zoss
The surname Zoss is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Zosimus, which itself is derived from the Greek name Zosimos, meaning "likely to survive" or "likely to live." The name Zoss is therefore believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be strong, resilient, or long-lived. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zoss: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/zɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zoss in Braille

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

The name Zoss in braille

How to sign the name Zoss using Sign Language

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

The name Zoss in sign language

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