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UK surname

Kozyra

A Ukrainian surname likely derived from a word meaning "trump card" or "highest card".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shropshire, Harrogate and Doncaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kozyra is 118 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2015

118 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Kozyra surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kozyra surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kozyra 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 40 #33,666
1998 modern 44 #33,462
1999 modern 43 #33,683
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 39 #33,923
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 40 #34,215
2004 modern 41 #34,306
2005 modern 45 #34,160
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 69 #32,662
2008 modern 75 #32,373
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Kozyras 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 Shropshire, Harrogate, Doncaster, Cheshire East and Oldham. 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 Shropshire 001 Shropshire
2 Harrogate 014 Harrogate
3 Doncaster 005 Doncaster
4 Cheshire East 007 Cheshire East
5 Oldham 026 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kozyra

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kozyra

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kozyra, 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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Kozyra surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Kozyra household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Kozyra 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

Kozyra 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

Kozyra falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kozyra is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Kozyra

The surname KOZYRA has its origins in Poland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Polish word "kozyr," which means "trump card" or "ace" in card games. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who excelled at card games or were considered skilled or fortunate.

In the village of Kozyr, located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland, there are records from the late 16th century that mention individuals with the surname KOZYRA. This village likely played a role in the initial spread and establishment of the name in the surrounding areas.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the KOZYRA surname appeared in various historical documents and records throughout Poland. For instance, the name was noted in the parish records of the city of Krakow in the year 1678, indicating the presence of KOZYRA families in this prominent Polish city.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the KOZYRA surname was Jan KOZYRA, born in 1612 in the village of Kozyr. He was a landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community. Another notable person was Tomasz KOZYRA (1734-1802), a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his religious and historical works in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the KOZYRA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Józef KOZYRA (1840-1912), a celebrated Polish poet and writer. His literary works, which explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of Polish literature during that period.

The KOZYRA surname also has connections to various place names in Poland. For example, the village of Kozyrówka, located in the Subcarpathian region, likely derived its name from the surname KOZYRA, indicating the presence of families with this name in the area.

Throughout history, other notable individuals with the KOZYRA surname include Stanisław KOZYRA (1876-1954), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) in the early 20th century, and Kazimierz KOZYRA (1919-2005), a respected academic and professor of economics at the University of Warsaw.

While the surname KOZYRA has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the 16th century in the eastern regions of Poland, where it was likely associated with individuals skilled in card games or those residing in areas with names related to the Polish word "kozyr."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kozyra surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kozyra surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Kozyra a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Kozyra surname mean?

A Ukrainian surname likely derived from a word meaning "trump card" or "highest card".

What does the Kozyra map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kozyra 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.