Kogut

Kogut is a British surname of Polish origin. The surname is derived from the Polish word kogut, meaning "rooster". It is believed that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who bred or looked after roosters.

The Kogut surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most individuals of this name tracing their roots back to Poland or other Slavic countries. As such, those who bear the surname Kogut are likely to have a heritage connected to Eastern Europe.

The Kogut family name may have been brought to Britain through immigration or as a result of historical connections between Poland and the United Kingdom. Individuals with the surname Kogut may be found across various regions of Britain, with concentrations in areas where immigrant communities have settled.

The meaning of the name "Kogut" reflects characteristics associated with roosters, such as courage, vitality, and pride. It is likely that those with the Kogut surname may have inherited or embodied these traits in some form.

Overall, the surname Kogut represents a fascinating link between British and Polish cultures, highlighting the diversity and richness of the British population's ancestry.

There are approximately 70 people named Kogut in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kogut.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Jacek
  • Jaroslaw
  • Krzysztof
  • Lukasz
  • Michal
  • Pawel
  • Piotr
  • Rafal
  • Stefan
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Anna
  • Joanna
  • Justyna
  • Katarzyna
  • Krystyna
  • Magdalena
  • Norma
  • Patrycja
  • Sara
  • Zofia

Similar and related surnames

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