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![Show Contents]() Kowal Surname History
The Kowal surname was originally derived from the old Slavic world "kowal," which means "blacksmith." Kowal Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Koval, Kovalevich, Kovalsky, Kovalko, Kovalkovsky, Kovalovsky, Kovalik, Kovalikiv, Kovalchuk, Kovalenko, Kovalchenko, Kovalchik, Kovalskyi, Kovalevsky, Kowal, Kowalevich, Kowalsky, Kowalko, Kowalkovsky, Kowalovsky, Kowalik, Kowalikiv, Kowalchuk, Kowalenko, Kowalchenko, Kowalchik, Kowalskyi and many more. Kowal RankingIn the United States, the name Kowal is the 6,432nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Kowal is ranked the 6,603rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kowal (post 1700) | + |
- Kristina Ann Kowal (b. 1978), American three-time gold and silver medalist swimmer
- Charles Thomas Kowal (1940-2011), American astronomer who discovered two moons of the planet Jupiter, and a number of asteroids, comets and supernovae, recipient of the 1979 James Craig Watson Medal
- Terri Kowal (b. 1949), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 2004 3
- Sheila Kowal, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1980 3
- Leon J. Kowal, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952 3
- John Kowal, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Monroe County 4th District, 1936 3
- Gerald J. Kowal, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate 19th District, 1980 3
- Chester Kowal, American Republican politician, Mayor of Buffalo, New York, 1962-65; Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1964 3
- Yoann Kowal (b. 1987), French middle distance runner
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