Kopec

Kopec is a British surname of Polish origin. This surname is derived from the Polish word "kopec," which means a small hill or mound. It was often used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a small hill or a rising ground.

The Kopec surname is relatively uncommon in Britain, owing to its Polish roots. It may have been brought to the country through immigration or as a result of intermarriage with individuals of Polish descent.

Individuals bearing the surname Kopec may have a connection to Poland, its culture, and traditions. The surname serves as a reminder of ancestral ties and family heritage for those who bear it.

As with many surnames, the origin of the Kopec name provides a glimpse into the ancestral background and geographic history of individuals or families who carry it.

There are approximately 354 people named Kopec in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Kopec.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrzej
  • Edward
  • Ez
  • Ian
  • Krzysztof
  • Lukasz
  • Marcin
  • Paul
  • Pawel
  • Piotr
  • Rafal
  • Richard
  • Tomasz
  • Wojciech

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Beata
  • Ewa
  • Karolina
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Maria
  • Monika

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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