KOZIEL
Koziel
Koziel is a British surname with roots in Poland. The name Koziel is derived from the Polish word "koza", which means "goat", making it a surname that likely originated from an ancestor who had associations with goat farming or was named for characteristics associated with goats.
Although not as common as some other British surnames, Koziel has been adopted by a number of families in the United Kingdom, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames. The pronunciation of Koziel is typically "KOH-zyehl" in English.
Individuals carrying the surname Koziel can trace their heritage to Poland, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped Britain's history and population. The presence of the Koziel surname in the British Isles is a testament to the country's long history of welcoming immigrants and integrating a variety of cultural identities.
As with many surnames, the meaning and origins of Koziel provide a glimpse into the lives and occupations of our ancestors. Whether as a nod to goat farming or as a link to Polish heritage, the surname Koziel remains a distinctive part of the British surname landscape.
There are approximately 139 people named Koziel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Koziel.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Artur
- Grzegorz
- Jacek
- Jaroslaw
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Piotr
- Robert
- Tomasz
- Wojciech
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Ewa
- Jan
- Joanna
- Jolanta
- Justyna
- Katarzyna
- Marta
- Teresa