About Kossow
The surname Kossow is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Koss, which is a diminutive form of the name Jakub, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The suffix "-ow" indicates a place of origin, suggesting that the surname Kossow may have originally referred to someone from a place named Kossowo or Kossów. Surnames often evolved from personal names or locations, and Kossow is likely to have been adopted by individuals or families to distinguish themselves or their ancestors based on their association with the place or personal name.
The surname Kossow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kossow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kossow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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