Kushner Surname Origin & Meaning
/KUSH-ner/Kushner is most likely a surname of American origin.
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Surname 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.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Ashkenazi Jewish) 78% -
Israeli (Ashkenazi Jewish) 17% -
British (Ashkenazi Jewish) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Kushner
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
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.