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![Show Contents]() Kovach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Over the course of its history, the boundaries of Poland changed frequently and as a result, Polish names have much in common with other Slavic names in the way they are formed. Polish surnames often end with a diminutive suffix, such as "-owicz," "ak," "ski," or "ska." The family name Kovach is an occupational type of surname, derived from the occupation of blacksmith. This name is a derivative of the word "kowal" which means "blacksmith" and, since this used to be a rather common profession, there were many bearers of the name. In fact, Kovach is one of the most common surnames in contemporary Poland. Early Origins of the Kovach familyThe surname Kovach was first found in Galicia which lies in southern Poland on the northern slopes of the Carpathians. It was overrun by Monguls in 1223. The region is composed of Polish and Ukrainian natives, the latter being to the east. The Ruthenian nobles adopted the Catholic faith and the Polish tongue. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Kovach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kovach research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kovach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kovach Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kowalski, Kowal, Kovalski, Kovel, Kovalski, Kofax, Kowalczyk, Kowalik, Kovaricek, Kovarik and many more. Early Notables of the Kovach familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kovach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kovach RankingIn the United States, the name Kovach is the 4,199th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Kovach familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonia Kowalski, who came from the port of Bremen to New York in 1868; Carl Kowalski, who arrived in Baltimore in 1868; Ernestine Kowalski, who arrived in New York in 1873.
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- Thomas F. Kovach, American politician, Representative from New York 26th District, 1994 2
- Michael J. Kovach, American politician, Mayor of Campbell, Ohio, 1951-55 2
- Mathew Kovach, American politician, Member of Michigan Socialist Labor State Central Committee, 1941-53, 1969; Socialist Labor Candidate for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from 5th Senatorial District, 1961 2
- Mary Kovach, American politician, Member of Michigan Socialist Labor State Central Committee, 1953, 1965-69; Socialist Labor Candidate for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Wayne County 6th District, 1961 2
- Joseph W. Kovach, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1952 2
- Joseph E. Kovach, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956 2
- George J. Kovach, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 2nd District, 1946 (Democratic primary), 1948 (Republican primary), 1950 (Republican primary), 1951 (Republican primary), 1952 (Republican primary) 2
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