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

Costin, 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 Costin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Costin in America

Costin is the 14713th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Costin surname appeared 2,019 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 Costin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Costin 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 Costin

The surname COSTIN has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "costen," which means "constable" or "keeper of the peace." The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Costentinus."

The name was initially concentrated in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, where many early bearers of the surname were employed as constables or law enforcement officials. Over time, the name spread to other parts of England and evolved into various spellings, such as Costyn, Costen, and Costin.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname COSTIN was William Costin, a landowner in Norfolk who lived during the 13th century. Another notable bearer of the name was John Costin, a merchant from London who was involved in the wool trade in the 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals with the surname COSTIN made their mark in various fields. Thomas Costin (1567-1635) was a renowned physician who served as the personal doctor to King James I of England. Edward Costin (1592-1669) was a prominent lawyer and member of the Inner Temple in London.

In the 18th century, the COSTIN surname gained further recognition with the exploits of Captain William Costin (1718-1789), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills in several notable sea battles.

Another remarkable individual with the surname COSTIN was Sir Edmund Costin (1772-1845), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Rye in Sussex. He was a vocal advocate for parliamentary reform and played a significant role in the debates leading up to the Reform Act of 1832.

Throughout history, the COSTIN surname has been associated with various professions, including law enforcement, medicine, law, military service, and politics. While the name has evolved in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was initially associated with the role of a constable or keeper of the peace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Costin

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

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

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