Second cousin

I had a great-aunt pass away recently and it sparked the discussion that everyone has when family gets together - are you my second cousin or first cousin once removed? I figured since I had that question, others probably did as well. So, I dug out an old chart (seen below) I came across several years ago that explains it well. It all comes down to the generation you are in. First and second cousins, etc. all belong to the same generation. You only get to removing family members (unless you…

Easy way to understand the difference between "second" cousins and cousins "once removed"

If Bill is your second cousin once removed, is he your great-grandparent's cousin or nephew? Find out with our handy cousin chart!

Family tree

A third cousin is the child of your parent’s second cousin. Your second cousin is the child of your parent's first cousin, etc. Your children and your third cousin’s children would be fourth cousins.

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Your second cousin is the child of your parent’s first cousin. In other words, they are the child of your parent’s cousin. Still confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most people just shrug when asked about cousin terminology. Keep reading to learn everything about second cousins, removed cousins, and more.

“Who's your second cousin? And what if they're once removed? Even when you’ve figured out how family relations work, families, in just a few generations, can get surprisingly complex. I won’t pretend this one doesn’t require a little study.”