About Costas
The surname Costas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kósta" meaning "rib." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Kósta." The name may have been given to someone who had a physical characteristic related to the ribs or had a connection to the ribs in some way. It is a relatively common surname in Greece and is also found in other countries with Greek diaspora.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Costas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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