Explore the Family Name Costner
The meaning of Costner
Altered form of German Kostner or Kastner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Costner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Costner has slightly declined over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 10,645 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 11,223 – a decrease of 5.43%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Costner surname increased from 2,759 in 2000 to 2,818 in 2010, representing a rise of 2.14%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -5.88% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,645 | #11,223 | -5.43% |
| Count | 2,759 | 2,818 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.96 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Costner
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the Costner surname is White, although the percentage decreased marginally from 87.57% in 2000 to 84.39% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics showed significant growth, more than doubling from 1.23% to 2.56%. The Black ethnicity also saw an increase, going from 9.35% to 10.47%. Those identifying as two or more races rose by 55.96%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a modest uptick of 11.76%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native increased by 28.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.57% | 84.39% | -3.63% |
| Black | 9.35% | 10.47% | 11.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.56% | 108.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.7% | 55.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.57% | 11.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.32% | 28% |