Find out how popular the first name Lacosta has been for the last 20 years (from 1975 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lacosta by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Lacosta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lacosta.

The history of the first name Lacosta

The name Lacosta is believed to have originated in the early 17th century in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is derived from the Spanish words "la costa," meaning "the coast" or "the shore." The name likely referred to someone who lived near the coast or worked in a coastal trade.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Juan Lacosta, a Spanish sailor who served on the crew of the explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo during his voyage along the coast of California in 1542-1543. Lacosta is mentioned in Cabrillo's logbook as being among the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of what is now San Diego.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records of the Spanish Inquisition in Mexico, with a certain Pedro Lacosta being tried and convicted of heresy in 1635. This suggests that the name had spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas by that time.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Lacosta was Marie-Anne Lacosta, a French woman who lived in the late 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the early days of the French Revolution and was known for her fiery speeches and radical views. She was eventually arrested and executed by guillotine in 1793 during the Reign of Terror.

Another notable bearer of the name was Juan Lacosta, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his service in battles against the French forces.

In the world of literature, there was Emilio Lacosta, a Spanish poet and playwright who lived from 1845 to 1920. He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement in Spain and is best known for his dramatic works that explored themes of love, passion, and betrayal.

While the name Lacosta is not extremely common, it has appeared throughout history in various regions influenced by Spanish culture and language, often associated with coastal areas or maritime professions.

Data source

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