Do you want to figure out how you're related to someone?
What is a first cousin once removed, anyway? How about a second cousin once removed? What does twice removed mean? What is a third cousin? And what do all the “greats” in great-great-aunts or -grandparents mean?
Cousin and relative terminology can get extremely confusing! In this post, we’ll help you understand cousin relationships once and for all. But we must warn you, it still requires some careful calculation.
So first, we’ll provide quick answers to common questions about cousin relationships and a cheat sheet for figuring out cousin relationships. Then, we’ll dive into a deeper explanation.
What do you call your cousin’s kid?
Your first cousin once removed is the child of your first cousin.
What’s a second cousin?
Your second cousin is a person with whom you share a great-great-grandparent.
What is a second cousin once removed?
A second cousin once removed is either the great-great-grandchild of your great-grandparent, or the great-grandchild of your great-great-grandparent. That is, you are separated by one generation (once removed), and the closest common ancestor you have is a great-grandparent (either the cousin’s or yours).
What is a third cousin?
Your third cousin is a person with whom you share a great-great-grandparent.
What does twice removed mean?
A cousin who is twice removed is two generations removed from you: the grandchild or grandparent of a second, third, fourth, etc. cousin.
What is a great-aunt or great-uncle?
Your great-aunt or great-uncle is your parent’s aunt or uncle: the sister or sister-in-law of one of your grandparents.
Below is a Relationship Chart to make figuring out how you're related to someone a little easier:
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