Cosmas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Cosmas family

The surname Cosmas was first found in Silesia, where the name gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The family name is believed to be derived from the great St.Cosmas a 4th century martyr who was sacrificed with his brother Damyon in the 4th century.

Early History of the Cosmas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cosmas research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1504 and 1810 are included under the topic Early Cosmas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cosmas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cosmas, Cosmos, Kosmin, Kosmas, Cosimo, Cosumano, Gosmin, Gosmas, Kusmin, Kusmas and many more.

Early Notables of the Cosmas family

the Cosmas family of Silesia

Cosmas migration to the United States +

Cosmas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Cosmas, who settled in New York, NY in 1897

Cosmas Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Efstatios Cosmas, who settled in Boston in 1906
Stavros Samuel Cosmas, who settled in Illinois in 1911
James George Cosmas, who settled in Arkansas in 1918

Contemporary Notables of the name Cosmas (post 1700) +

Cosmas Damian Asam (1686-1739), architect and decorator