Kushner Name Meaning & Origin
/KUSH-ner/Name Origin
The surname Kushner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, derived from the Yiddish word 'kushner' meaning 'furrier' or 'seller of furs'. It was likely an occupational surname for those involved in the fur trade in Eastern Europe. The name became prominent among Jewish communities and has spread to other countries through migration.
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American (Ashkenazi Jewish) 78% -
Israeli (Ashkenazi Jewish) 17% -
British (Ashkenazi Jewish) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Kushner
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Kushner
Jared Kushner is a well-known American investor and former senior advisor to President Donald Trump. Charles Kushner is a prominent American real estate developer and philanthropist. Ivanka Kushner, though not a public figure with that surname, is often associated due to her marriage to Jared Kushner.
Kushner Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.