Costa
Costa Meaning & Origin
About Costa
The surname Costa is of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish origin. It is derived from the Latin word "costa," meaning "rib" or "side." As a surname, Costa is often associated with families who lived near the coast or had a coastal occupation. It can also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hill. The surname Costa is relatively common in countries with Latin roots and has variations such as Da Costa, De Costa, and Costa Rica.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Costa features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:
- Number of People with the name Costa: 38,265
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 904
- Frequency per 100k people: 12.97
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Costa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Costa in Braille
Here's how to represent Costa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Costa using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Costa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
