Koss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Koss family

The surname Koss was first found in Mecklenburg, where the Koss family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Koss family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Koss family

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Koss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Koss, Kosa, Kus, Kusiak, Kosik, Kosinski, Koscielski, Koskela and many more.

Early Notables of the Koss family

Prominent bearers of the name Koss at this time were

the Koss family of Meckelenburg

Koss Ranking

In the United States, the name Koss is the 7,199^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Koss migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Koss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Catherine Koss, who settled in New York in 1832
Mr. Hein. Koss, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Sophie"
Antonia Koss, who settled in New York, NY in 1858
Carl Koss, who settled in New York, NY in 1884

Koss Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Andrew Koss, who settled in Nebraska in 1912

Contemporary Notables of the name Koss (post 1700) +

Virginia Koss, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Montana, 1992 2
Russell Koss, American politician, Supervisor of Macomb Township, Michigan, 1959-69
Nick Koss, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1928
Max Koss, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1952, 1960 2
Joseph F. Koss, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Michigan State Senate 18th District, 1938; Socialist Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1944, 1948, 1964, 1968, 1972; Member of Michigan Socialist Labor State Central Committee, 1953
Harry Koss, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1972 2
Harry Koss, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 22nd District, 1926
Esther Koss, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1964 (alternate), 1968 2
Anthony Koss, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1938; Socialist Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1940, 1948, 1964, 1968; Secretary of Michigan Socialist Labor Party, 1941-47; Socialist Labor Candidate for Michigan State Senate 21st District, 1954; Member of Michigan Socialist Labor State Central Committee, 1965-69
Amy Goldman Koss (b. 1954), American children's author and illustrator
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, November 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html