Koziarski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Poland

The surname Koziarski 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 Koziarski family

The surname Koziarski was first found in Poland.

Early History of the Koziarski family

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Koziarski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Khozak, Kosek, Kossak, Khozak, Kozick, Kozak, Kozik, Kozakiewicz, Koziarz, Koziarski and many more.

Koziarski migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Koziarski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anton Koziarski, aged 29, who landed in America from Mola Kaszneka, in 1900
Wojcisch Koziarski, aged 26, who landed in America from Jaroszewice, in 1905
Leon Koziarski, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Olesnia, Russia, in 1907
Piotr Koziarski, aged 37, who landed in America from Radlin, Russia, in 1909
Wawrzyn Koziarski, aged 30, who immigrated to America from Wilkowo, Russia, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Koziarski (post 1700) +

Daniel Koziarski (b. 1979), Polish novelist and lawyer