koszar

Koszar is a proper noun that may refer to more than one subject in European onomastics and geography. In onomastic usage, Koszar is found as a surname in Central and Eastern Europe, with orthographic variants such as Košár, Košar, or Kożar in translated forms. It is commonly interpreted as an occupational surname, associated with the Hungarian word kosár meaning "basket," and may have originated from basket-makers or sellers in medieval communities. Over time, bearers of the name appear in diverse countries and languages, reflecting migration and language contact.

In geography, Koszar appears as toponymic elements in regions with historical Austro-Hungarian influence; there are places recorded in older maps and in local records bearing the name Koszar or variations; such toponyms typically denote places associated with a family, a trade, or a feature descriptive to the local language. The current status of specific localities bearing the name varies by country and may have changed due to political and administrative shifts in the 20th century.

Because the spelling Koszar can reflect multiple linguistic backgrounds, readers encountering the term should consult language- and region-specific sources to resolve the intended subject. See also Kosár, Košar, Kośar, and related variants.