The Kostka surname is derived from the personal names Kosty and Kost, which are pet forms of the male given name Konstanty, which is the Polish form of the name Constantine. The name Constantine is a derivative of the Latin name Constantinus, which means steadfast and faithful. This name was borne by the first Christian ruler of the Roman Empire, Constantine the Great (280-337). Constantine rebuilt the city named Byzantium, renamed it Constantinople and made it the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire. Constantinople is the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey.
Kostka Ranking
In the United States, the name Kostka is the 18,151st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kostka (post 1700)
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Warren R. Kostka, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Illinois State House of Representatives 54th District, 2002; Candidate for Mayor of Palatine, Illinois, 2009 2
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