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

Costanza, 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 Costanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Costanza in America

Costanza is the 10278th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Costanza surname appeared 3,137 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 Costanza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Costanza 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 Costanza

The surname Costanza originated in Italy, likely during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "costante," meaning "constant" or "steadfast." The name was initially adopted as a descriptive nickname for someone who displayed these qualities.

The earliest known records of the Costanza surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Sicily, Campania, and Lazio. In the 14th century, the name appeared in historical documents such as tax records and municipal registers.

One notable early bearer of the Costanza surname was Giovanni Costanza, a prominent merchant and banker from Venice who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade with the Eastern Mediterranean and was mentioned in several commercial treaties of the time.

In the 16th century, the Costanza family established itself in Naples, where they became influential landowners and patrons of the arts. Giulio Costanza (1512-1590), a renowned architect and engineer, designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Costanza and the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara.

During the 17th century, the Costanza name gained prominence in Sicily, where members of the family held important positions in the nobility and clergy. Francesco Costanza (1628-1705), a Sicilian nobleman and scholar, was known for his vast library and his contributions to the study of ancient manuscripts.

In the 19th century, the Costanza surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. Enrico Costanza (1842-1917), an Italian explorer and writer, is remembered for his travels in Africa and his accounts of life in the Congo region.

Over time, the Costanza surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Italy, such as Costanza (a village in the province of Avellino) and Costanza di Valsinni (a town in the province of Matera). These place names may have influenced the spelling and usage of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Costanza

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

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

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