Explore the Family Name Kostas
The meaning of Kostas
Greek: from the personal name Kostas, a pet form of Konstantinos (see Constantine), or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name, e.g. Kostakis, Kostakos, or Kostopoulos, and also of compound surnames formed with the personal name Kostas, as for example Kostogiannis ‘John, son of Kostas’. Compare Costas and Kosta. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Constantine, Dimitrios, Spiro, Spiros, Stergios, Stratis.
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How common is the last name Kostas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kostas has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 50,572 in 2000 to 52,619 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.05%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased marginally from 388 to 394 during the same period, indicating an increase of 1.55%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 7.14% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #52,619 | -4.05% |
| Count | 388 | 394 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostas
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Kostas surname identify as White. This group made up 95.88% of all Kostas in 2000 and decreased slightly to 93.15% in 2010, a change of -2.85%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.80% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010, an increase of 83.33%. Additionally, there was a significant increase of 57.36% in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.15% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.3% | 83.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.03% | 57.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |