Costin is a surname which derives from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name "Costin", a shortened form of Old French Constantine, Anglo-Norman French Costetin, and the Latin Constantinus.
The name origins lie in Anglo-French roots, from "casteyn", which means "chestnut".
It may also be a variant of Costain, a Manx origin surname.
Notable people with the name include:
Brandon Costin, Australian rugby league player Darren Costin (born 1966), English musician Doug Costin (born 1997), American football player Frank Costin (1920–1995), British automotive engineer Henry Gilbert Costin (1898–1918), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Jamie Costin (born 1977), Irish racewalker Mike Costin, British automotive engineer Thomas P. Costin Jr. (1926–2025), American politician William Costin (1842), early American civil rights activist in Washington, D.C.
Romanian version It is also a surname and given name in the Romanian language.
Surname: Gheorghe Costin (born 1955), Romanian conductor and composer Ion Costin (1887–1940), Moldovan politician Miron Costin (1633–1691), Moldavian chronicler Nicolae Costin (1936–1995), Moldovan politician Nicolae Costin (chronicler) (1660–1712), Moldavian chronicler Robert Costin, British classical organist, teacher and conductor Raul Costin (born 1985), Romanian footballer Sergiu Costin (born 1978), Romanian footballer
Given name: Costin Alamariu (born 1980), Romanian-American writer and an internet personality Costin Curelea (born 1984), Romanian footballer Costin Gheorghe (born 1989), Romanian footballer Costin Lazăr (born 1981), Romanian footballer Costin Miereanu (1943–2025), Romanian-born French composer and musicologist Costin Nenițescu (1902–1970), Romanian chemist Costin Petrescu (musician) (born 1949), Romanian rock musician Costin Petrescu (painter) (1872–1954), Romanian painter
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