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

Kozub, 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 Kozub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kozub in America

Kozub is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kozub surname appeared 665 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 Kozub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kozub 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 Kozub

The surname KOZUB is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the word "kozub," which translates to "wooden stick" or "club" in Polish. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with wood or used a wooden tool in their profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOZUB surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a man named Jan KOZUB, who was a carpenter by trade, supporting the theory that the name was related to woodworking occupations.

In the 17th century, the KOZUB name appeared in various Polish parish records, particularly in the regions of Małopolska and Silesia. During this time, the name also had variations in spelling, such as KOZUBE, KOZUBY, and KOZUBEK, which further emphasizes its Polish linguistic roots.

Historically, the surname KOZUB has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Mikołaj KOZUB, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the region of Podkarpacie and was known for his involvement in local politics and administrative affairs.

Another remarkable bearer of the KOZUB surname was Józef KOZUB, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1807 in the village of Olszowce, he gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits, which captured the beauty of rural Poland and its people.

In the 20th century, Stanisław KOZUB, a Polish military officer and resistance fighter during World War II, made a significant impact. Born in 1908, he played a crucial role in the Polish Underground State and was awarded the Cross of Valour for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Polish independence.

Andrzej KOZUB, born in 1939, was a prominent Polish lawyer and judge who served on the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland from 1994 to 2003. His contributions to the interpretation and application of Polish constitutional law were highly regarded.

Another notable figure was Wiesław KOZUB, a Polish football player who represented the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. Born in 1954, he played as a midfielder and was part of the Polish squad that participated in the 1978 FIFA World Cup.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kozub

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

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

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