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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The surname Kozak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Kozak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.