Brett Kozak

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Brett Kozak — from Brittany
123K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Brett Kozak is a name that combines French origins. The first name Brett is a masculine given name of French origin. Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine. The surname Kozak: Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz. Brett is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 123K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Brett reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Brett

Meaning: from Brittany

French

Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine.

Surname: Kozak

Slavic

Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Brett is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Brett by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Brett Kozak

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Brett Kozak:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Brett?
The first name Brett originates from French. Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine.
When was Brett most popular?
The name Brett reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kozak?
The surname Kozak originates from Slavic. Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz.
What are the origins of the name Brett Kozak?
The name Brett Kozak combines two different traditions: the first name Brett has French roots, while the surname Kozak originates from Slavic.
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