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UK surname

Koza

A Polish surname derived from the word for "goat".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Swindon and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Koza is 107 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2016

107 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Koza surname distribution map

The map shows where the Koza surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Koza surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Koza over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 16 #36,292
1998 modern 19 #36,009
1999 modern 18 #36,151
2000 modern 19 #36,007
2001 modern 19 #35,866
2002 modern 19 #35,991
2003 modern 23 #35,650
2004 modern 20 #36,053
2005 modern 24 #35,827
2006 modern 37 #35,074
2007 modern 49 #34,422
2008 modern 54 #34,232
2009 modern 57 #34,225
2010 modern 70 #33,480
2011 modern 67 #33,704
2012 modern 89 #31,934
2013 modern 93 #31,785
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Kozas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leicester, Swindon, Ealing, Kingston upon Hull and Carlisle. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leicester 003 Leicester
2 Swindon 009 Swindon
3 Ealing 020 Ealing
4 Kingston upon Hull 005 Kingston upon Hull, City of
5 Carlisle 006 Carlisle

Forenames

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First names often paired with Koza

These lists show first names that appear often with the Koza surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Koza

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Koza, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Koza surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Koza household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Koza is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Koza is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Koza falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Koza is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Koza, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Koza

The surname Koza originated in Poland, where it first appeared in the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "koza," meaning "goat." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with goats or lived in an area known for goat herding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Koza surname can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, where a man named Jan Koza was listed as a resident in 1528. The name also appears in the records of the nearby village of Nowa Huta, where a family by the name of Koza lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Koza surname began to spread throughout other regions of Poland. A notable figure from this time was Jakub Koza, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Gdansk between 1620 and 1685. His son, Tomasz Koza, was a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the city's court system.

The name Koza can also be found in historical documents from the 18th and 19th centuries. One example is the diary of a Polish soldier named Andrzej Koza, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and recorded his experiences during the campaigns in Europe between 1805 and 1815.

Another notable individual with the Koza surname was Kazimierz Koza, a Polish artist and sculptor who was born in 1867 and died in 1936. His works can be found in several museums and galleries throughout Poland.

In the late 19th century, the name Koza began to appear in other parts of Europe as Polish emigrants settled in new regions. For instance, a man named Jan Koza was among the first Polish settlers in the city of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, arriving in the 1870s.

Throughout history, the Koza surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from farmers and merchants to lawyers and artists. While it originated in Poland, the name has since spread to other countries, reflecting the migration patterns of Polish families over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Koza surname: questions and answers

How common is the Koza surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Koza a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Koza surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word for "goat".

What does the Koza map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Koza bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.