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

Nacoste, 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 Nacoste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nacoste in America

Nacoste is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nacoste surname appeared 101 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 Nacoste.

The history of the last name Nacoste

The surname NACOSTE is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "nacosta," which referred to a person who lived near or close to the coast. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have resided in coastal areas or settlements along the Norman shoreline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties conducted in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Nacosta," indicating that it was initially used as a locative surname, identifying an individual by their place of residence or origin.

During the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the NACOSTE surname was Raoul de Nacoste, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade under the command of King Richard I of England. His exploits and bravery during the crusades were documented in several contemporary chronicles, cementing his place in the annals of medieval history.

In the 14th century, the surname underwent a slight variation in spelling, appearing as "Nacosté" in records from the region of Picardy in northern France. This variation likely reflected regional linguistic differences or the influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and written form of the name.

One of the most renowned individuals with the NACOSTE surname was Jean de Nacosté, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the 16th century. Born in Normandy in 1510, Jean de Nacosté played a crucial role in mapping and documenting the uncharted territories of what is now eastern Canada, contributing significantly to the expansion of French colonial aspirations in the region.

Another notable figure was Marie-Anne de Nacosté, a French noblewoman and philanthropist who lived during the 17th century. Born in 1635 in the province of Normandy, she was known for her charitable works and her support for the establishment of schools and hospitals in her native region.

In the 18th century, the NACOSTE surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the poet and playwright Pierre-Alexandre de Nacosté, born in 1720 in the town of Rouen. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the rural life of Normandy, were widely celebrated and earned him a place among the influential literary figures of the French Enlightenment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nacoste

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

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 Nacoste 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.

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

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