Kosak

Kosak Meaning & Origin

About Kosak
The surname Kosak is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "kosak," meaning "Cossack" in Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian. Cossacks were a group of predominantly East Slavic people who formed military communities in the 15th to 19th centuries. The surname Kosak likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the Cossacks, such as bravery, military skills, or a connection to the Cossack culture. Today, the surname Kosak is found primarily among people of Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kosak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kosak: 596
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,391
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kosak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kosak is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 S AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊsək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kosak in Braille

Here's how to represent Kosak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kosak in braille

How to sign the name Kosak using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kosak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kosak in sign language

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