There are
833
Kjoss in the USA
Kjos is the
28618th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kjos

ChristianD.

Christian D. Kjos is an American businessman and the CEO of Kjos Ministries. He is known for his work in the Christian publishing industry.

OscarKjos

Oscar Kjos was a Norwegian politician and a member of the Conservative Party. He served as the Minister of Fisheries from 1997 to 2000.

JohanKjos

Johan Kjos was a Norwegian artist and painter. He is known for his landscape paintings and his contributions to the modern art movement in Norway.

ThomasKjos

Thomas Kjos is a Swedish footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Östersunds FK in the Swedish Allsvenskan league.

BenteKjos

Bente Kjos is a Norwegian politician and a member of the Labour Party. She has served as the Mayor of Stavanger since 2011.

ErikKjos

Erik Kjos is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is known for his work on the films 'The Hunt' and 'A Royal Affair.'

HeidiKjos

Heidi Kjos is a Norwegian cross-country skier. She has won numerous medals in national and international competitions, including the Olympic Games.

IngridKjos

Ingrid Kjos is a Swedish politician and a member of the Green Party. She has served as the Minister for the Environment since 2014.

KnutG.

Knut G. Kjos is a Norwegian journalist and writer. He has published several books on Norwegian history and politics.

MarianneKjos

Marianne Kjos is a Danish actress known for her roles in Danish films and television shows, including 'The Bridge' and 'Borgen.'

Kjos Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kjos' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word 'kios' meaning 'grove' or 'thicket'. It is believed to have started as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a grove or thicket.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kjos' is most commonly found in Norway, particularly in the southern regions. It is less common in other countries, but can also be found in other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kjos' include 'Kjøs', 'Kjoss', and 'Kjoes'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Norwegian origins, the surname 'Kjos' is primarily associated with people of Norwegian descent. However, there may have been individuals with the surname who immigrated to other countries, particularly during periods of Norwegian emigration.