Name «Kozak»

The personal name "Kozak" has a nickname origin. It was used to denote a young man depending on his occupation or positive traits. For example, in 1552, a mention exists of "Kozak Kuzkevich" - a townsman from Kaniv, as well as "Kozak Semenko Kryvopus" from the city of Vinnytsia. In 1542, a person with the surname "Kozak" was recorded, originating from the village of Krychiv (in the source: Belay 120).