Find out how popular the last name Coaston is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Coaston.

Coaston, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Coaston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coaston in America

Coaston is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coaston surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Coaston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coaston to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Coaston

The surname Coaston is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a coastal or seaside area. The name may have its roots in the Old English words 'cost' or 'coste,' which meant 'coast' or 'side.'

One of the earliest recorded references to the Coaston name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, compiled in 1273. This document mentions a person named William de Costone, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a specific location in Lincolnshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, such as Coston, Costoun, and Costayn. These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

In the 16th century, the Coaston name was found in the parish records of Lyminge, Kent. One notable entry from 1589 mentions the baptism of John Coaston, the son of William Coaston.

A prominent figure bearing the Coaston surname was Sir John Coaston (c. 1580-1652), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by King Charles I in recognition of his service and loyalty.

Another noteworthy individual was William Coaston (1663-1728), a renowned architect from Yorkshire. He designed several churches and country houses in the Baroque style, including the magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.

In the 18th century, the Coaston family had a presence in the county of Northumberland. Records from this period mention a John Coaston (1712-1786), who was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Corbridge.

During the Victorian era, the name Coaston was associated with the town of Hastings in East Sussex. One of the most prominent figures from this time was Edward Coaston (1832-1904), a renowned painter known for his seascapes and coastal scenes.

Throughout its history, the Coaston surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, architects, farmers, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the movement and migration of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coaston

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Coaston.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Coaston was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Coaston has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Coaston was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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