blood relationship
Cousin's child
First cousin once removed
Definition
Your first cousin’s child is your first cousin once removed (younger generation).
How the relationship works
Shared grandparents: you are 2 generations away; the child is 3 → first cousin once removed.
Example path
First cousin once removed
Path: You → Cousin → Daughter
Cousin degree equals min(2, 3) − 1 = 1. Removal equals |2 − 3| = 1. Person A is 2 generations from the shared ancestor; person B is 3 generations away. Along this path, you are 2 generations from the shared ancestor (grandparent), and the other person is 3 generations from that ancestor.
Frequently confused with
- Niece/nephew
- Second cousin