D'COSTA
Also recorded as D' Costa, Dcosta
D'Costa
D'Costa is a surname of Portuguese origin found prominently within the Anglo-Indian community in the United Kingdom. The name itself is believed to be a variation of the Portuguese surname Da Costa, which translates to "from the coast" in English.
The D'Costa surname is often associated with individuals of mixed Portuguese and Indian descent, particularly those with connections to the former Portuguese colonies of Goa or Mangalore in India. Over the centuries, many individuals bearing the D'Costa name have migrated to the United Kingdom, where they have formed a vibrant part of the country's diverse cultural tapestry.
Notable individuals with the surname D'Costa have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The presence of the D'Costa name in Britain serves as a testament to the rich history of cultural exchange between India, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 620 people named D'Costa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named D'Costa.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Darren
- David
- Francis
- Gerald
- Jason
- Joseph
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Anamaria
- Audrey
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Louise
- Maria
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sharon