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

Kostin, 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 Kostin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kostin in America

Kostin is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kostin surname appeared 308 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 Kostin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kostin 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 Kostin

The surname Kostin has its origins in Russia, with the name tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "kost," meaning "bone," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked with bones or had a physical characteristic related to bones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kostin can be found in the Velvet Book, a historical document from Moscow dating back to the late 15th century. This document contained records of land ownership and taxation, indicating that individuals bearing the Kostin surname were present in the region at that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kostin name appeared in various Russian historical records, including court documents and chronicles. Some notable individuals from this period include Ivan Kostin, a merchant from Veliky Novgorod who was mentioned in a trade agreement with German merchants in 1586.

In the 18th century, the Kostin surname gained prominence with the birth of Grigory Kostin (1714-1778), a renowned Russian architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Smolny Cathedral and the Smolny Institute. His works were highly influential in the development of Russian Baroque and Neoclassical architecture.

Another notable figure was Vasily Kostin (1835-1901), a Russian writer and journalist who was known for his satirical works and critiques of social issues in Imperial Russia. His novels and short stories provided a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Russians during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the Kostin name continued to be associated with various fields, including science and the arts. Mikhail Kostin (1900-1978) was a prominent Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and worked on the development of nuclear weapons during World War II.

Additionally, Valery Kostin (1934-2005) was a celebrated Russian painter and sculptor, known for his avant-garde style and experimental techniques. His works were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout Russia and abroad.

While the surname Kostin has its roots in Russia, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, the name's strong ties to Russian history and culture remain evident through the contributions of individuals bearing this surname across various disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kostin

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

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

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