Explore the Family Name Costen
The meaning of Costen
1. English (Kent): variant of Costin. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Kosten.
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How common is the last name Costen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Costen in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,444 in popularity with a count of 525 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 42,237, representing a change of -7.08%, while the count also reduced slightly to 514 (-2.1%). The proportion of the Costen surname per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #42,237 | -7.08% |
| Count | 525 | 514 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Costen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an evolving distribution for the Costen surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no changes in the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives bearing the surname, other ethnic identities saw notable shifts. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased by 20.48%, rising from 2.10% to 2.53%. The percentage of Costens identifying as white decreased by 10.79%, moving from 45.14% in 2000 to 40.27% in 2010. Those of Hispanic identity grew by 43.16% during this period. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 10.56%, making them the largest ethnic group with the Costen surname by 2010 at 53.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.57% | 53.7% | 10.56% |
| White | 45.14% | 40.27% | -10.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.72% | 43.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.53% | 20.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |