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

Costache, 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 Costache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Costache in America

Costache is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Costache surname appeared 124 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 Costache.

The history of the last name Costache

The surname Costache originated in Romania and has its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Romanian word "coasta," which means "rib" or "side," potentially referring to someone who lived near a hillside or slope.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Costache can be found in a document from the Moldavian Principality in 1587, where a nobleman named Costache Lepădatu is mentioned. In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records from the regions of Wallachia and Moldavia.

During the 18th century, the name Costache gained prominence with notable individuals such as Costache Conachi (1778-1849), a Romanian poet and translator who played a significant role in the development of modern Romanian literature. Another prominent figure was Costache Negruzzi (1808-1868), a writer and politician who contributed to the formation of the Romanian Principalities.

In the 19th century, Costache Stamati (1801-1869) was a renowned Romanian historian and writer who documented the history and culture of the region. Costache Epureanu (1847-1923) was a notable politician and military figure who fought in the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.

The 20th century saw individuals like Costache Burileanu (1881-1955), a Romanian painter and architect known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement in Romania. Costache Opriș (1910-1989) was a prominent writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the literary and cultural life of Romania during the communist era.

While the name Costache has its origins in Romania, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical roots can be traced back to the regions of Wallachia and Moldavia, where it has been present for several centuries and has given rise to numerous notable figures in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Costache

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

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 Costache 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.

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

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