Kozak

Kozak Meaning & Origin

About Kozak
The surname Kozak is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "kozak," meaning "Cossack." Cossacks were a group of predominantly East Slavic people who formed self-governing military communities in the 15th to 18th centuries. The surname Kozak 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 Kozak is common among people of Ukrainian descent and is often associated with a proud and independent spirit.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kozak: 7,495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,733
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.54

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kozak in Braille

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

The name Kozak in braille

How to sign the name Kozak using Sign Language

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

The name Kozak in sign language

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