Find out how popular the last name Kosakowski is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kosakowski.

Kosakowski, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kosakowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kosakowski in America

Kosakowski is the 26471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kosakowski surname appeared 922 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kosakowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kosakowski to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kosakowski

The surname Kosakowski originates from Poland and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kosak" which means "free man" or "Cossack". The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for an individual who lived a free and independent lifestyle, perhaps resembling that of the Cossack warriors.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kosakowski surname can be found in historical records from the region of Lesser Poland, specifically the areas around the cities of Krakow and Rzeszow. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in these regions during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Kosakowski surname was Jan Kosakowski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He was mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and property transactions in the Lesser Poland region.

In the 18th century, the Kosakowski name gained further prominence with the birth of Józef Kosakowski (1725-1799), a Polish military officer and nobleman. He served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army and was known for his participation in various military campaigns against foreign invaders.

Another notable figure was Michal Kosakowski (1788-1853), a Polish writer and journalist who lived during the partitions of Poland. He was an outspoken advocate for Polish independence and contributed to several influential publications of the time.

During the 19th century, the Kosakowski surname spread beyond Poland's borders, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Jan Kosakowski (1832-1901), a Polish-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Holy Trinity Polish Mission Church.

Another prominent bearer of the Kosakowski name was Wladyslaw Kosakowski (1865-1942), a Polish painter and art educator. He was a professor at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts and played a significant role in shaping the artistic landscape of early 20th century Poland.

While the Kosakowski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who left their homeland for various reasons throughout history. However, its origins can be traced back to the 16th century and the linguistic roots of the Polish language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kosakowski

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kosakowski.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kosakowski was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kosakowski has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kosakowski was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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