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

Cosío, 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 Cosío surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cosío in America

Cosío is the 13195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cosío surname appeared 2,316 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cosío.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cosío 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 Cosío

The surname COSIO has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'cossius,' which means 'hairy' or 'shaggy.' This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with a particularly hairy appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COSIO can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that documented the culture and history of the Aztec people. This suggests that the name may have been brought to the New World by Italian explorers or settlers during the Age of Exploration.

The COSIO surname is also linked to several notable figures throughout history. In the 14th century, a Venetian merchant named Giovanni COSIO was known for his extensive trade networks in the Mediterranean region. Several centuries later, in the 18th century, a Spanish composer named Antonio COSIO gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the classical guitar.

Another prominent individual with the COSIO surname was José María COSIO, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Gadsden Purchase, a land deal that transferred a significant portion of present-day Arizona and New Mexico from Mexico to the United States.

In the realm of literature, the Italian author Umberto COSIO (1912-1992) gained acclaim for his novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of identity and alienation in modern society. His works were widely translated and celebrated across Europe and the Americas.

Lastly, the name COSIO has been associated with several notable places throughout history. In Italy, there is a small village called Cosio di Arroscia, located in the northern region of Liguria. Additionally, there is a town called Cosio Valtellino in the province of Sondrio, which dates back to the 13th century and was once a prominent center for silk production.

The surname COSIO has a rich and diverse history, spanning multiple continents and centuries. From its Italian origins to its various notable bearers and geographical associations, this name has left an indelible mark across various realms of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cosío

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

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

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