Patty Koss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Patty Koss — English
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Patty Koss is a name that combines English origins. The first name Patty is a feminine given name of English origin. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick. The surname Koss: Koss, KOSS, or in German Koß can refer to: People with the surname Christian Koss (born 1998), American baseball player Eugenia Koss (1806–1849), Polish ballet dancer Gaby Koss (born 1978), German soprano Helen L. Koss (1922–2008), American politician Ilse Reichel-Koß (1925-1993), German politician Irene Koss (1928-1996), German actress Jan von Koss (born 1945), Norwegian fencer Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian skater John Koss (1895–1925), a Norwegian boxer Koss, Japanese musician Kuniyuki Takahashi Leopold Koss (1920–2012), American physician Mary P. Patty is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Patty reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Patty

English

Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.

Surname: Koss

Slavic

Koss, KOSS, or in German Koß can refer to: People with the surname Christian Koss (born 1998), American baseball player Eugenia Koss (1806–1849), Polish ballet dancer Gaby Koss (born 1978), German soprano Helen L. Koss (1922–2008), American politician Ilse Reichel-Koß (1925-1993), German politician Irene Koss (1928-1996), German actress Jan von Koss (born 1945), Norwegian fencer Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian skater John Koss (1895–1925), a Norwegian boxer Koss, Japanese musician Kuniyuki Takahashi Leopold Koss (1920–2012), American physician Mary P.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Patty is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Patty by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Patty Koss

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Patty Koss:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Patty?
The first name Patty originates from English. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.
When was Patty most popular?
The name Patty reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Koss?
The surname Koss originates from Slavic. Koss, KOSS, or in German Koß can refer to: People with the surname Christian Koss (born 1998), American baseball player Eugenia Koss (1806–1849), Polish ballet dancer Gaby Koss (born 1978), German soprano Helen L. Koss (1922–2008), American politician Ilse Reichel-Koß (1925-1993), German politician Irene Koss (1928-1996), German actress Jan von Koss (born 1945), Norwegian fencer Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian skater John Koss (1895–1925), a Norwegian boxer Koss, Japanese musician Kuniyuki Takahashi Leopold Koss (1920–2012), American physician Mary P.
What are the origins of the name Patty Koss?
The name Patty Koss combines two different traditions: the first name Patty has English roots, while the surname Koss originates from Slavic.
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