KOS
Kos
Kos is a notable British surname with roots dating back to both Greek and Jewish origins. The surname is derived from the Greek island of Kos in the Aegean Sea and often found among Jewish families as a toponymic name referring to individuals originally from the island or those who have visited or had connections to the island.
The surname Kos has a diverse spread across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various regions. Families bearing the surname have been associated with a wide range of professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse histories and migrations of individuals with this surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Kos have made contributions in various fields such as academia, arts, business, politics, and more, adding to the rich tapestry of British society.
The surname Kos continues to be a part of the British cultural landscape, symbolising a blend of Greek and Jewish heritage and contributing to the diverse fabric of British surnames.
There are approximately 216 people named Kos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Kos.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Artur
- David
- Dominic
- Gary
- Jansen
- Jay
- John
- Piotr
- Robert
- Walter
Female
- Agnieszka
- Joanna
- Katarzyna
- Lisa
- Magdalena
- Maria
- Marta
- Mary
- Siobhan
- Valerie