Surname · Italian origin
Costa
Meaning
The surname Costa means Coast, slope.
Origin
Italian
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Costa
Costa was given to someone who lived on a coast or hillside.
What kind of surname is Costa?
Costa is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Italian naming tradition — you can read how Italian surnames were formed on our Italian last names page.
Other Italian surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Costa mean?
The surname Costa means Coast, slope. Costa was given to someone who lived on a coast or hillside.
Where does the surname Costa come from?
Costa is a surname of Italian origin.
What kind of surname is Costa?
Costa is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Italian surnames?
Other Italian surnames include Barbieri, Bianchi, Bruno, Conti, De Luca, Esposito.