COSTAR
Costar
Costar is a surname of British origin, with variations such as Coaster, Costard, Coster, and Costard. The name is derived from the Old French word 'costard', meaning "rib" or "side". It likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a prominent rib or side, or perhaps referred to someone who hailed from a particular location known for its distinctive ribs or slopes.
The Costar surname has been recorded in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in areas such as London, the Midlands, and East Anglia. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Costar have been involved in a variety of professions and endeavours, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
As with many surnames, the Costar name may have evolved over time due to factors such as dialectical changes, transcription errors, or personal preferences. Variants of the surname can be found in historical records, each providing unique insights into the lineage and heritage of the individuals who bore them.
Today, individuals with the surname Costar can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of British families over the centuries. The name continues to hold significance for those who bear it, serving as a link to their ancestral roots and familial connections.
There are approximately 156 people named Costar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Costar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- Leslie
- Mark
- Matthew
- Maxwell
- Oliver
- Ralph
- Richard
- Stephen
- Tobias
- Tommy
Female
- Amy
- Claire
- Helen
- Julia
- Karen
- Kimberley
- Penelope
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Caister
- Caistor
- Cassettare
- Cassettari
- Cassuter
- Caster
- Castier
- Castor
- Castoro
- Castre
- Castree
- Castrie
- Castro
- Coaster
- Coester
- Cosar
- Cossidiere
- Cost
- Costa
- Costal
- Costan
- Costara
- Costaras
- Costard
- Costas
- Costea
- Costeira
- Coster
- Costerd
- Costerlow
- Costeur
- Costor
- Coustere
- Csatari
- Cusator
- Cusiter
- Custar
- Custer
- Gaastra
- Gaster
- Gauster
- Gazdar
- Goosetree
- Gooster
- Goostree
- Gosstree
- Goster
- Gozdur
- Gustar
- Guster
- Guzdar
- Kaster
- Kastor
- Kastro
- Kasture
- Kasturi
- Keister
- Kesster
- Kester
- Kister
- Koester
- Kooistra
- Kosta
- Kostaras
- Koster
- Kosters
- Kostorz
- Kostro
- Kostur
- Kostyra
- Kuester
- Kusitor
- Kusotera
- Kuster
- Kustra
- Quester
- Questier
- Wykstra
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.