Kossoff is a Russian surname, also used by Russian Jews. It is derived from Russian word "kos" meaning bluebird. Variants of the name are Kossov, Kosov, Kossow. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Adam Kossoff, British filmmaker and artist
  • David Kossoff (1919–2005), British actor, father of Paul Kossoff
  • Leon Kossoff (1926–2019), British expressionist painter
  • Paul Kossoff (1950–1976), British rock guitarist