Meaning & History
Kazlow is a Belarusian surname derived from the Belarusian word казёл (kaziol) meaning "male goat". It is an occupational surname, originally denoting a goatherd, or perhaps a nickname for someone with goat-like characteristics such as stubbornness or agility. Similar surnames are common across Eastern Europe. The Belarusian form Kazloŭ is a variant, while Kozel appears in Czech, Polish, and Russian contexts. Feminine forms include Kazlova in Belarusian and Kozlová or Kozlova in other Slavic languages, reflecting the gendered suffix patterns of the region. The name's distribution is centered in Belarus but extends to neighboring countries due to migration and diaspora.
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