Explore the Family Name Coast
The meaning of Coast
1. Americanized form of German Kost, found chiefly in PA, OH, and NY. 2. English (Kent): variant of Coste.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coast has seen a mild increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it climbed to the 45,804th spot, reflecting a positive change of 1.55. The number of individuals with the Coast surname also increased during this period from 431 to 466 people, marking an 8.12% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #45,804 | 1.55% |
| Count | 431 | 466 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coast
Moving onto ethnicity, the Coast surname's ethnic identity profile also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 90.72% to 87.55%. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying under two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.55% to 3.86%. There were also newcomers to the Hispanic category, with 1.72% identifying as such in 2010 compared to none in 2000. The percentage of Black individuals with the Coast surname decreased marginally from 6.26% to 5.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 87.55% | -3.49% |
| Black | 6.26% | 5.58% | -10.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 3.86% | 51.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |