Explore the Family Name Kostic
The meaning of Kostic
1. Serbian (Kostić): patronymic from a short form of the personal name Kostadin (see Constantine). 2. Croatian and Serbian (Koštić): patronymic from the nickname Košta ‘bony person’ (see Kosta 5). Compare Kostich and Kostick. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian Miodrag, Nenad, Dejan, Dragan, Dragana, Dusan, Milan, Milivoje, Milomir, Milorad, Predrag.
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How common is the last name Kostic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kostic has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499th in popularity with a count of 524 occurrences, roughly 0.19 for every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 30,701st, an increase of 22.27%. The overall count also rose to 759, a substantial growth of 44.85%, making the proportion per 100k people 0.26, indicative of a 36.84% jump.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #30,701 | 22.27% |
| Count | 524 | 759 | 44.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.26 | 36.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostic
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kostic surname identify as White, with this group seeing a slight increase from 92.94% to 96.18%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this group made up 0.66% of all Kostics. Similarly, while no Kostics identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, they constituted 1.05% of the population. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 4.96% in 2000 to just 1.45% in 2010. There were no individuals in either year who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 96.18% | 3.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.96% | 1.45% | -70.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |