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

Cosca, 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 Cosca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cosca in America

Cosca is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cosca surname appeared 142 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 Cosca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cosca 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 Cosca

The surname "COSCA" is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "coscia," which means "thigh" or "haunch." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a physical characteristic or a profession related to the preparation or handling of meat.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "COSCA" can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was commonly used among families engaged in the butchery trade or livestock industry. One notable mention is found in a registry of artisans from the city of Perugia, dated around the 14th century, which lists a certain "Giovanni Cosca" as a member of the butchers' guild.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Cosca family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the town of Caltanissetta. This Sicilian line produced several individuals of note, including Vincenzo Cosca (1570-1642), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in Palermo.

During the Renaissance period, the Cosca name gained prominence in the world of arts and letters. Francesco Cosca (1499-1572), a native of Florence, was a celebrated painter and fresco artist whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

Another distinguished bearer of the Cosca surname was Antonio Cosca (1629-1701), a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who authored several influential treatises on metaphysics and natural theology. His writings were widely studied in universities across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In more recent times, the Cosca name has been associated with Italian-American communities in the United States, particularly in the northeastern states. One notable figure was Joseph Cosca (1892-1976), a businessman and philanthropist from New York City who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions.

While the surname "COSCA" may have its origins in humble beginnings, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture, with bearers of the name leaving their mark across various fields and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cosca

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

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 Cosca 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 Cosca 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 Cosca was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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