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

D'Costa, 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 D'Costa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Costa in America

D'Costa is the 44653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Costa surname appeared 481 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 D'Costa.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Costa 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 D'Costa

The surname DCOSTA has its origins in Portugal, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Portuguese words "da costa," which translates to "from the coast." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near the coast or was associated with maritime activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the DCOSTA surname can be traced back to the late 1400s and early 1500s in various Portuguese documents and records. One notable example is the mention of a Pedro DCOSTA in a 1517 document related to trade in the Indian Ocean region.

As the Portuguese began exploring and establishing colonies around the world, the DCOSTA surname spread to various regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. In some cases, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as D'Costa or Da Costa.

One of the earliest known individuals with the DCOSTA surname was Gaspar DCOSTA, a Portuguese explorer born around 1520. He played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Indian Ocean region.

Another notable figure was Garcia DCOSTA, a Portuguese physician and philosopher born in 1541. He was known for his work in the field of medicine and his contributions to the study of natural history.

In the 17th century, the DCOSTA surname gained prominence in the Netherlands, where a branch of the family settled. One of the most famous individuals from this branch was Isaac DCOSTA, a Dutch philosopher and writer born in 1646. He is best known for his works on ethics and religious philosophy.

The DCOSTA surname also has a presence in India, where it is often associated with the Goan Catholic community. One notable figure from this region was Joseph DCOSTA, a Goan writer and historian born in 1834. He made significant contributions to the study of Goan history and culture.

Another individual of note was António DCOSTA, a Portuguese-Indian architect born in 1886. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in British India, including the Convent of Jesus and Mary in New Delhi.

While the DCOSTA surname has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Portuguese exploration and colonization. The name continues to hold historical significance and can be found in various cultures and communities across multiple continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Costa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Costa.

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 D'Costa 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 D'Costa 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 D'Costa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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