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

Kozakiewicz, 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 Kozakiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kozakiewicz in America

Kozakiewicz is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kozakiewicz surname appeared 465 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 Kozakiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kozakiewicz 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 Kozakiewicz

The surname Kozakiewicz has its origins in Poland, dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kozak," which means "Cossack," referring to the semi-nomadic people of Eastern Europe who were known for their horsemanship and military prowess.

The earliest records of the Kozakiewicz name can be found in the town of Korczyna, located in the present-day Subcarpathian Voivodeship of southeastern Poland. The name likely originated from a member of the Cossack community who settled in the area and adopted the surname as a way to identify their lineage.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Kozakiewicz surname was Jan Kozakiewicz, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his role in defending the town of Sanok against a Swedish invasion during the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629.

In the 17th century, the Kozakiewicz family expanded its presence throughout the regions of Lesser Poland and Galicia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. Several members of the family held prominent positions in local government and the military.

A notable figure from this period was Andrzej Kozakiewicz (1638-1701), a Polish Catholic priest and historian who authored several works on the history of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His most famous work, "Chronica Regni Poloniae" (Chronicle of the Kingdom of Poland), provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of 17th-century Poland.

During the 18th century, the Kozakiewicz name gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. Franciszek Kozakiewicz (1752-1820) was a renowned Polish painter and engraver, known for his portraits and religious works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, the Kozakiewicz family continued to play a significant role in Polish society. Stanisław Kozakiewicz (1818-1891) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Galician Parliament and fought for the rights of Polish citizens under Austrian rule.

Another notable figure from this period was Maria Kozakiewicz (1842-1914), a Polish educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools for girls in Galicia and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women in the Austrian Empire.

As the Kozakiewicz surname spread across different regions of Poland, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and the world through migration and diaspora communities. Today, individuals bearing the Kozakiewicz surname can be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kozakiewicz

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

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

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