Koz

Koz Meaning & Origin

About Koz
The surname Koz is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "koza," meaning "goat" in Polish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with goats, such as a goat farm or a place where goats were kept. The surname Koz may also have been given to individuals who had characteristics or traits associated with goats, such as agility or stubbornness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koz: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koz 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 Koz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 Z
🌐 IPA
/koz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', 'KTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koz in Braille

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

The name Koz in braille

How to sign the name Koz using Sign Language

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

The name Koz in sign language

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