Kozakiewicz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Kozakiewicz has a number of possible origins. Firstly it may be a version of Kozlow, which is, in turn, derived from the Russian "kozyol," meaning goat. In this case, the name would have been an occupational name of a goat herder. Or, the name could have been a nickname for someone who was very stubborn. Secondly, it was a name for a Cossack. The Cossacks were a group of people descended from runaway serfs, this group established a semi-military state within the Ukraine in the 15th and 16th centuries. Finally, this may have been a Jewish nickname for someone who was considered ruthless. Early Origins of the Kozakiewicz familyThe surname Kozakiewicz was first found in Poland. Early History of the Kozakiewicz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kozakiewicz research. More information is included under the topic Early Kozakiewicz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kozakiewicz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Khozak, Kosek, Kossak, Khozak, Kozick, Kozak, Kozik, Kozakiewicz, Koziarz, Koziarski and many more.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kozakiewicz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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