Terry Kass

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Terry Kass — English
124K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Terry Kass is a name that combines English origins. The first name Terry is a feminine given name of English origin. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A. The surname Kass: Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census. Terry is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 124K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Terry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Terry

English

Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.

Surname: Kass

Slavic

Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Terry 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 Terry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Terry Kass

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 Terry Kass:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Terry?
The first name Terry originates from English. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.
When was Terry most popular?
The name Terry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kass?
The surname Kass originates from Slavic. Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census.
What are the origins of the name Terry Kass?
The name Terry Kass combines two different traditions: the first name Terry has English roots, while the surname Kass originates from Slavic.
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