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

Costella, 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 Costella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Costella in America

Costella is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Costella surname appeared 378 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 Costella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Costella 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 Costella

The surname Costella originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval or early Renaissance period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "costella," meaning "rib" or "side," possibly referring to a person's physical characteristics or occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the Costella surname can be traced back to various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. Some variations in spelling include Costello, Costelli, and Costelli.

In historical records, the Costella name appears in various documents and manuscripts from the 14th to the 16th centuries. For instance, a certain Niccolò Costella is mentioned in a Florentine tax record from 1427.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Pietro Costella, a renowned painter and architect from Pavia, who lived from approximately 1460 to 1535. His works can be found in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Costella, a Venetian merchant and trader who lived from 1520 to 1587. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Venice and the Levant, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 17th century, a Costella family from Genoa gained prominence in the maritime industry. One member, Gian Battista Costella (1625-1698), was a renowned shipbuilder and naval engineer who designed several galleys for the Genoese Republic.

During the 18th century, Antonio Costella (1742-1823) was a respected lawyer and jurist from Milan. He served as a judge in the Milanese courts and was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Costella (1812-1884) was a prominent Italian playwright and poet from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love and social injustice, were widely popular in his time.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who bore the surname Costella, a name that has its roots in the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Costella

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

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

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