Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2025 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company

      Meaning of the first name
      Costa

      Origin 
      Spanish

      Meaning 
      From the Coast

      Variations 
      Acosta, Casta, Cosma

      *Some content has been generated by an artificial intelligence language model, in combination with data sourced from Ancestry records and provided by BabyNames.com.
      The name Costa originates from Spain and has its roots in the Spanish language. The term Costa directly translates to From the Coast, indicating its association with regions located along the coastlines of Spain. This name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who resided in these coastal areas, attributing their origin to their geographical surroundings.

      In history, the name Costa can be traced back to ancient Spain and its subsequent colonization efforts across various explorations and conquests. As Spanish settlers established colonies along the coastlines, it is believed that many individuals adopted the name Costa to denote their coastal origins. Over time, the name became more widespread, with families in different regions adopting it as their own.

      In modern-day usage, the name Costa continues to be prevalent in Spain and various Spanish-speaking countries. It is often found among families residing in coastal regions or those with ancestral ties to these areas. Additionally, with the diaspora of Spanish-speaking communities, the name has spread to other parts of the world as well. The name Costa evokes a sense of coastal heritage and reflects the rich history of Spain's coastal regions, enduring as a reminder of its connection to the sea.
      Based on our records...
      This is the most common surname, spouse name and child name associated with Costa.
      Rica

      is the most common surname for Costa.

      Mary

      is the most common spouse name for Costa.

      George

      is the most common child name for Costa.

      Start your curiosity engines.

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Free Trial
      Order Ancestry
      did_you_know_bar
      Based on our records...
      Did you know?
      1920 is when there were the most people born with the first name Costa.

      We'll guide you through the process of building and growing your tree

      Explore the origins of another name.