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

Kosiba, 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 Kosiba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kosiba in America

Kosiba is the 32524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kosiba surname appeared 707 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 Kosiba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kosiba 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 Kosiba

The surname Kosiba originated in Ukraine, with its earliest roots traceable to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Ukrainian word "kosyba," which refers to the act of mowing or harvesting hay. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agriculture or farming communities.

The name Kosiba can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, including entries in parish registers and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is in the Lublin Voivodeship archives, where a certain Iwan Kosiba is listed as a landowner in the village of Zolkiewka in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the name Kosiba appeared in connection with several notable figures. For instance, Hryhoriy Kosiba (1720-1785) was a prominent Ukrainian Cossack leader who played a significant role in the Koliivshchyna uprising against Polish rule in the region.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Kosiba was Yakiv Kosiba (1758-1824), a Ukrainian philosopher and educator who contributed to the development of educational institutions in the region. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential during his time.

Moving into the 19th century, Mykola Kosiba (1823-1891) was a renowned Ukrainian painter and artist known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His paintings are considered important representations of Ukrainian culture and traditions.

In the realm of literature, Oleksandr Kosiba (1867-1942) was a notable Ukrainian writer and poet who explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Ukrainian people under foreign rule. His collections of poetry and short stories gained widespread recognition and have been studied by scholars of Ukrainian literature.

Another significant figure was Petro Kosiba (1889-1953), a Ukrainian military leader and politician who played a prominent role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century. He served as a general in the Ukrainian People's Army and later became a member of the Ukrainian National Council.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the surname Kosiba within Ukrainian society, spanning various fields and periods, from the medieval era to the modern age.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kosiba

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

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 Kosiba 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 Kosiba 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 Kosiba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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