COSTNER
Costner
Costner is a surname of British origin with roots in medieval England. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name "Cot(t)a," which means "cottager" or "dweller in a small cottage." The suffix "-ner" is a common suffix added to names in the Middle Ages.
The Costner family has been documented in various regions of England, with historical records indicating their presence in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. Over the centuries, the family name has undergone variations in spelling, including Costner, Costinor, and Costener.
One of the notable bearers of the Costner surname is the American actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner, whose paternal line traces back to a Costner family that emigrated from England to America in the 17th century.
The Costner surname continues to be found in modern times, both in the United Kingdom and around the world, carried by diverse individuals and families with ancestral ties to the British Isles.
There are approximately 11 people named Costner in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Costner.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German