Kozlowska

Kozlowska is a surname of Polish origin that has found its way to the British Isles. While relatively rare in the UK, individuals bearing this surname can be traced back to Polish immigrants who have settled in Britain over the years.

The surname Kozlowska is a feminine form of the Polish surname Kozlowski, meaning "son of Kozel", with kozi translating to "goat" in Polish. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who kept or worked with goats. The addition of the suffix "-ska" indicates a Polish feminine surname.

Those who bear the surname Kozlowska can often trace their ancestry back to regions in Poland where the name is particularly common. Over time, some individuals or families with this surname have immigrated to the UK, bringing with them their rich cultural heritage.

Like many Polish surnames, Kozlowska may have variant spellings or anglicised versions to adapt to the British naming conventions. Despite its relatively low frequency in British surname records, Kozlowska serves as a testament to the diverse tapestry of surnames found in the United Kingdom, reflecting the country's history of welcoming immigrants and their unique identities.

The history of the surname Kozlowska in the British Isles is a reminder of the contributions of Polish immigrants to the cultural fabric of the UK and the ongoing connections between Poland and Britain.

There are approximately 396 people named Kozlowska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Kozlowska.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Albert
  • Artur
  • Bartlomiej
  • Lauris
  • Pawel
  • Peter
  • Roman
  • Ryszard
  • Slawomir
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Beata
  • Ewa
  • Joanna
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Marta
  • 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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