Explore the Family Name Costales
The meaning of Costales
Spanish: apparrently a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from the plural of costal ‘bag’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Fernando, Roberto, Jorge, Alejandro, Ildo, Mariano, Teresita, Adalid, Aida, Alberto, Angel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Costales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Costales' has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Costales was ranked 17,548th in terms of popularity, with an estimated 1,479 individuals carrying the name. This figure rose by 14.81% to 1,698 individuals in 2010, leading to an increase in rank to 16,809th place. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 5.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,548 | #16,809 | 4.21% |
| Count | 1,479 | 1,698 | 14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.58 | 5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Costales
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Costales', according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (47.60%), followed by White (20.22%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (27.25%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased to 47.41%, while those who identified as White declined significantly by 14.39% to 17.31%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of 9.80% to 29.92% over the same period. There was also an increase of 27.18% in the number of individuals claiming two or more races, making it 5.24% of the total. No individual with the surname 'Costales' identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.6% | 47.41% | -0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.25% | 29.92% | 9.8% |
| White | 20.22% | 17.31% | -14.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4.12% | 5.24% | 27.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |