Explore the Family Name Lacosta
The meaning of Lacosta
Spanish: variant of Costa, with fused definite article la.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacosta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lacosta has declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lacosta was ranked 66,073 in popularity and had a count of 280. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 80,419 and the count decreased to 236. This represents a change in rank and count of -21.71% and -15.71%, respectively. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #80,419 | -21.71% |
| Count | 280 | 236 | -15.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacosta
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution of the Lacosta surname among different ethnic groups from 2000 to 2010. During this period, the percentage of individuals with the Lacosta surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while those identifying as two or more races increased slightly by 5.61%. There was a small increase of 1.27% in individuals identifying as White and a more significant rise of 8.48% in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity. The Black community also saw an increase in the use of the Lacosta surname, with a change of 12.93%. However, there were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Lacosta surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.07% | 56.78% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 27.12% | 8.48% |
| Black | 7.5% | 8.47% | 12.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 3.39% | 5.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |