Explore the Family Name Kostyk
The meaning of Kostyk
Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: 1. from a pet form of the old personal name Kost 1 and local equivalents (Polish Konstanty and Konstantyn, Ukrainian Kostyantyn) of Latin Constantius and Constantinus (see Constant, Constantine). 2. nickname from a derivative of Polish kość, Russian kost ‘bone’ (see Kost 2). Compare Costic and Kostick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kostyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kostyk" experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kostyk was ranked 63,141st in terms of popularity and counted for 296 individuals within the United States. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 76,029 while the count reduced to 253 individuals. This represents a decrease in both rank and count by 20.41% and 14.53%, respectively. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 also reduced by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #76,029 | -20.41% |
| Count | 296 | 253 | -14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostyk
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kostyk identify as White, accounting for 95.95% in 2000 and 95.65% in 2010. The percentage of this ethnic identity slightly decreased by 0.31%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this group made up 2.37% of the Kostyks in 2010, marking a rise of 40.24%. In contrast, those who identified with two or more races constituted 2.03% in 2000 but decreased to 0% by 2010. The percentages for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.65% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.37% | 40.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |