Costa Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Costa surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Costa name
Costa means "coast", "hillside" or "rib", a topographic name for someone who lived on a slope or by the shore. It is common throughout Italy, especially Liguria, Veneto and southern regions, and is also frequent in Portuguese and Spanish as an independent surname of the same sense.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Costa name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Costa name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Brazil, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Costa name FAQ
What does the Costa name mean?
Coast or hillside. Common variants include Dalla Costa, Costantini, Da Costa.
Where does the Costa surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Brazil, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Costa coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Costa crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Costa coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.