Explore the Family Name Coste
The meaning of Coste
1. French: topographic name for someone who lived on a slope or riverbank, less often on the coast, a variant of Côte (see Cote); or a habitational name from (La) Coste, the name of several places in the southern part of France. Compare Decoste and Lacoste. 2. English (Middlesex): from a short form of the personal name Constantine in its vernacular French or English form. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean-Francois, Philippe, Pierre, Antoine, Aurel, Gisele, Henri. Spanish Alberto, Ana, Gonzalo, Juan, Luis, Miguelina, Rafael, Ramon, Ricardo.
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How common is the last name Coste in the United States?
The surname Coste, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 31,426 in 2000 to 30,538 in 2010, indicating a popularity growth of about 2.83%. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname rose by 9.61% from 697 to 764 in the same period. However, its proportion per 100,000 individuals remained static at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,426 | #30,538 | 2.83% |
| Count | 697 | 764 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coste
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Coste identified as White or Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 59.54% to 51.70%, while the Hispanic group increased from 34.15% to 42.80%. Those who identify themselves with two or more races dropped by 26.09%. The percentage of Black individuals also declined slightly from 3.59% to 3.01%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.54% | 51.7% | -13.17% |
| Hispanic | 34.15% | 42.8% | 25.33% |
| Black | 3.59% | 3.01% | -16.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.7% | -26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |