About Costilla
The surname Costilla is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "costilla," meaning "rib" in English. It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a prominent rib-like feature such as a ridge or hill. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent rib or chest. The surname Costilla is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and can be found among people of Hispanic descent around the world.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Costilla based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Costilla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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