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

Kostal, 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 Kostal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kostal in America

Kostal is the 47706th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kostal surname appeared 444 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 Kostal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kostal 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 Kostal

The surname KOSTAL is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire during that era. The name is derived from the Czech word "kostal," which means "bone" or "skeleton," suggesting a potential connection to an ancestor's occupation or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOSTAL name can be found in the Liber Viridis, a historical document from the late 13th century that recorded land ownership and taxation in the region of Bohemia. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Kostal," "Kostalec," and "Kostalik," reflecting the variations in orthography and pronunciation common during that time.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Jan KOSTAL was mentioned in chronicles as a prominent figure in the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts that took place in Bohemia. He was noted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, though specific dates of his birth and death remain uncertain.

During the 16th century, the KOSTAL surname gained further recognition when Vaclav KOSTAL, a renowned scholar and humanist, published influential works on philosophy and theology. He was born in 1510 in the town of Litomerice and earned a reputation as a prominent intellectual of his era.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the KOSTAL surname was Frantisek KOSTAL, a skilled architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Prague. His most famous work is the Church of St. Nicholas, which stands as a testament to his architectural prowess. Frantisek KOSTAL was born in 1720 and passed away in 1795.

Another individual of note was Katerina KOSTAL, a celebrated soprano who gained fame in the 19th century for her performances in various opera houses across Europe. Born in 1830 in the town of Brno, she was praised for her vocal range and emotional depth in roles such as Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata.

As the KOSTAL name spread beyond its Czech origins, it found its way into other regions of Europe and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. While the name's prevalence may have fluctuated over time, its historical roots in Bohemia and the accomplishments of notable individuals bearing this surname have left an indelible mark on its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kostal

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

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

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