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{{Infobox surname
{{Infobox surname
| name = Costello
| name = Costello
| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|k|ə|ˈ|s|t|ɛ|l|oʊ}} or (especially in Ireland) {{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɒ|s|t|ə|l|oʊ}}<br/>{{IPA-it|koˈstɛllo|lang}}
| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|k|ə|ˈ|s|t|ɛ|l|oʊ}} or (especially in Ireland) {{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɒ|s|t|ə|l|oʊ}}<br />{{IPA|it|koˈstɛllo|lang}}
| gender =
| gender =
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| languageorigin = [[Irish language|Irish]] and [[Latin language|Latin]]
| languageorigin = [[Irish language|Irish]]
| origin = Mac Oisdealbhaigh and Castellum
| origin = Mac Oisdealbhaigh
| meaning = "son of ''Ois[[wikt:dealbh|dealbh]]ach'' (Os-shaped, shaped like the god [[Æsir|Os]] or shaped like god cf. [[wikt:os#Old English|os]])" and "small Roman detached fort or fortlet used as a watch tower or signal station"
| meaning = "son of ''Ois[[wikt:dealbh|dealbh]]ach'' (Os-shaped, shaped like the god [[Æsir|Os]] or shaped like god cf. [[wikt:os#Old English|os]])"
| seealso = Mac Coisteala
| seealso = Mac Coisteala and Castrum
| cognate = Mac Oisdealbh, Mac Goisdelbh, Mac Coisdealbhaigh
| cognate = Mac Oisdealbh, Mac Goisdelbh, Mac Coisdealbhaigh
| family =
| family =
}}
}}

'''Costello''' is an Irish [[surname]].
'''Costello''' is a surname of Irish origin, which has been used as a stage name by Italians and others.<ref>''The Routledge History of Italian Americans'', William J. Connell, Stanislao G. Pugliese</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Irish surnames Costello, Costelloe, and Costellow are anglicized forms of the Gaelic surname ''Mac Oisdealbhaigh'', itself a Gaelicized form of an [[Anglo-Normans|Anglo-Norman]] name. This was the first example of a Norman family assuming a Gaelic name.<ref>Edward MacLysaght, ''The Surnames of Ireland'', under “Costello”.</ref>
The Irish surnames Costello and Costellow are anglicized forms of the [[Goidelic languages|Gaelic]] surname ''Mac Oisdealbhaigh'', itself a Gaelicized form of an [[Anglo-Normans|Anglo-Norman]] name. This was the first example of a Norman family assuming a Gaelic name.<ref>Edward MacLysaght, ''The Surnames of Ireland'', under "Costello".</ref>


This surname has been mainly borne by a notable [[Irish clan|Irish family]] who claimed descent from [[Jocelyn de Angulo]], an [[Anglo-Normans|Anglo-Norman]] mercenary who accompanied [[Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke|Richard de Clare]] to Ireland in 1170 during the [[Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland]].
This surname has been mainly borne by a notable [[Irish clan|Irish family]] who claimed descent from [[Jocelyn de Angulo]], an [[Anglo-Normans|Anglo-Norman]] mercenary who accompanied [[Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke|Richard de Clare]] to Ireland in 1170 during the [[Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland]].


The name first appears on record in Ireland in 1193, when the [[Annals of the Four Masters]] state: ''Inis Clothrann do orgain la macaibh Oisdealb, & la macaibh Conchobhair Maonmaighe.'' (Inishcloghbran was plundered by the sons of Oisdealb, and the sons of [[Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair|Conor Moinmoy]].)<ref name="ucc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005C/|title=Annals of the Four Masters|publisher=ucc.ie|access-date=2015-04-18}}</ref> The descendants of Oisdealb then became referred to by the family name ''Mac Oisdealbhaigh'' (son of Oisdealb).
An early record of the name in Ireland appears in the 17th century [[Annals of the Four Masters]] where the name is mentioned in the entry for the year in 1193: ''Inis Clothrann do orgain la macaibh Oisdealb, & la macaibh Conchobhair Maonmaighe.'' (Inishcloghbran was plundered by the sons of Oisdealb, and the sons of [[Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair|Conor Moinmoy]].)<ref name="ucc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005C/|title=Annals of the Four Masters|publisher=ucc.ie|access-date=2015-04-18}}</ref> The descendants of Oisdealb then became referred to by the family name ''Mac Oisdealbhaigh'' (son of Oisdealb).

''Oisdealb'' or ''Ostealv'' is sometimes erroneously explained{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} as a Gaelicization of “Jocelyn”, i.e. Jocelyn d'Angulo. But “Ostealv” is more obviously a Gaelic rendering of “Hostilo”, the name of Jocelyn's brother (also known as Hostilio).{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} It is Hostilo's descendants who would bear the surname Mac Oisdealbhaigh (son of Oisdealb).<ref>Gilbert d'Angulo is also sometimes listed as the son of Jocelyn d'Angulo in error. Gilbert d'Angulo is the father of both Jocelyn and Hostilo.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}</ref>

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Costello has also occasionally has been adopted as a [[pseudonym]] or [[stage name]] by famous people of Italian descent, including [[Al Costello]] (''né'' Giacomo Costa), [[Frank Costello]] (''né'' Francesco Castiglia), and [[Lou Costello]] (''né'' Louis Francis Cristillo). It is also an Italian verb form of ''[[wiktionary:costellare|costellare]]'': to adorn with stars.


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Costello has also occasionally has been adopted as a [[pseudonym]] or [[stage name]] by famous people largely of Italian descent, including [[Al Costello]] (''né'' Giacomo Costa), [[Frank Costello]] (''né'' Francesco Castiglia) and [[Lou Costello]] (''né'' Louis Francis Cristillo).
According to the [[Ellis Island]] official passenger search, some people came from Italy and Spain to the U. S. as Costello.{{original research inline|date=October 2018}}


==People==
==People==
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*[[Anthony J. Costello]], Australian urologist
*[[Anthony J. Costello]], Australian urologist
*[[Ashley Costello]], Lead vocalist for New Years Day
*[[Ashley Costello]], Lead vocalist for New Years Day
*[[Barry M. Costello]] (born 1951), United States Navy Vice Admiral
*[[Barry M. Costello]] (born 1951), United States Navy vice admiral
*[[Billy Costello]] (1956–2011), American boxer
*[[Billy Costello (boxer)]] (1956–2011), American boxer
*[[Brian Costello (wrestler)|Brian Costello]] (born 1963), American professional wrestler
*[[Cormac Costello]] (born 1994), Gaelic football player
*[[Cormac Costello]] (born 1994), Gaelic football player
*[[Carol Costello]] (born 1961), American news reporter
*[[Carol Costello]] (born 1961), American news reporter
*[[Daniel Rae Costello]] (born 1961), Pacific musician
*[[Daniel Rae Costello]] (born 1961), Pacific musician
*[[Declan Costello]] (1926–2011) Irish High Court Judge
*[[Declan Costello]] (1926–2011) Irish High Court judge
*[[Desmond Patrick Costello]] (1912-1964), linguist, soldier, diplomat and academic
*[[Diosa Costello]] (1913–2013), American actress
*[[Diosa Costello]] (1913–2013), American actress
*[[Dolores Costello]] (1903&ndash;1979), American film actress
*[[Dolores Costello]] (1903&ndash;1979), American film actress
*[[Dubhaltach Caoch Mac Coisdealbhaigh]] (died 1667), Irish soldier and [[rapparee]]
*[[Dubhaltach Caoch Mac Coisdealbhaigh]] (died 1667), Irish soldier and [[rapparee]]
*[[Edward Costello]] (1887–1916), [[Irish Citizen Army]] volunteer who died during the [[Easter Rising]]
*[[Elvis Costello]] (born 1954), English singer and musician, born Declan Patrick MacManus
*[[Elvis Costello]] (born 1954), English singer and musician, born Declan Patrick MacManus
*[[Frank Costello]] (1891–1973), American criminal and mobster (born in Italy as Francesco Castiglia; took the Costello name in the 1920s)
*[[Frank Costello]] (1891–1973), American criminal and mobster (born in Italy as Francesco Castiglia; took the Costello name in the 1920s)
*[[Frank Costello (footballer)]] (1884–1914), English footballer who played for Southampton and West Ham United
*[[Frank Costello (footballer)]] (1884–1914), English footballer who played for Southampton and West Ham United
*[[Gabriel Costello (fighter)]] (1972-present), Well known southpaw brawler - known hero and legend
*[[Helene Costello]] (1906–1957), American film actress
*[[Helene Costello]] (1906–1957), American film actress
*[[Herman T. Costello]] (1920-2017), American politician
*[[Herman T. Costello]] (1920–2017), American politician
*[[Jensine Costello]], (born 1886), Norwegian painter
*[[Jensine Costello]], (1886–1973), Norwegian painter
*[[Jerry Costello]] (born 1949), American politician
*[[Jerry Costello]] (born 1949), American politician
*[[Joe Costello (politician)]] (born 1945), Irish Labour Party politician
*[[Joe Costello (politician)]] (born 1945), Irish Labour Party politician
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*[[Joseph Arthur Costello]] (1915–1978), American Catholic bishop
*[[Joseph Arthur Costello]] (1915–1978), American Catholic bishop
*[[Larry Costello]] (1931–2001), American professional basketball coach
*[[Larry Costello]] (1931–2001), American professional basketball coach
*[[Les Costello]] (1928-2002), Canadian ice hockey player and Catholic priest
*[[Les Costello]] (1928–2002), Canadian ice hockey player and Catholic priest
*[[Lou Costello]] (1906–1959), Italian-American actor and comedian (born Louis Francis Cristillo), part of [[Abbott and Costello]]
*[[Lou Costello]] (1906–1959), Italian-American actor and comedian (born Louis Francis Cristillo), part of [[Abbott and Costello]]
*[[Louis B. Costello]] (1876-1959), American businessman and newspaper editor
*[[Louis B. Costello]] (1876–1959), American businessman and newspaper editor
*[[Louisa Stuart Costello]] (1799–1870), British author and poet
*[[Louisa Stuart Costello]] (1799–1870), British author and poet
*[[Mark Costello (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Mark Costello (disambiguation)]], several people
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*[[Michael Costello (fashion designer)]], American fashion designer
*[[Michael Costello (fashion designer)]], American fashion designer
*[[Michael Costello (public servant)]], ex-chief of staff to Australian politician Kim Beazley
*[[Michael Costello (public servant)]], ex-chief of staff to Australian politician Kim Beazley
*[[Michael A. Costello]] (born 1965), State Representative for the Massachusetts House of Representatives
*[[Michael A. Costello]] (born 1965), state representative for the Massachusetts House of Representatives
*[[Michael Copps Costello]] (1875–1936), Canadian politician
*[[Michael Copps Costello]] (1875–1936), Canadian politician
*[[Mike Costello]], British sports broadcaster
*[[Mike Costello]], British sports broadcaster
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*[[Paul Costello]], American rower and Olympic medalist
*[[Paul Costello]], American rower and Olympic medalist
*[[Peter Costello]], Australian politician
*[[Peter Costello]], Australian politician
*[[Peter Costello]], Canadian Artist
*[[Peter Costello]], Canadian artist
*[[Richard Costello]] (1934{{ndash}}2023), photographer and sailor
*[[Robert Costello]] (1921{{ndash}}2014), American TV and film producer, writer, and director
*[[Robert Costello]] (1921{{ndash}}2014), American TV and film producer, writer, and director
*[[Ryan Costello|Ryan Anthony Costello]] (born 1976), American attorney and politician
*[[Ryan Costello|Ryan Anthony Costello]] (born 1976), American attorney and politician
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* Maggie Costello, the protagonist of ''The Last Testament'', book by [[Sam Bourne]]
* Maggie Costello, the protagonist of ''The Last Testament'', book by [[Sam Bourne]]
* Martha Costello QC, the lead character in the 2011- BBC series ''[[Silk (TV series)|Silk]]'', portrayed by actress [[Maxine Peake]]
* Martha Costello QC, the lead character in the 2011- BBC series ''[[Silk (TV series)|Silk]]'', portrayed by actress [[Maxine Peake]]
* [[List of Torchwood characters#Suzie Costello|Suzie Costello]], a character from the British television show ''[[Torchwood]]'', portrayed by actress [[Indira Varma]]
* [[Suzie Costello]], a character from the British television show ''[[Torchwood]]'', portrayed by actress [[Indira Varma]]
* Joe, Natalie, and Killian Costello, characters in the British comic book series ''[[Nemesis Reloaded]]''
* The Costello family in ''[[Hollyoaks]]'', a British television show
* The Costello family in ''[[Hollyoaks]]'', a British television show
* The Costello family in ''Tangerine'', book by [[Edward Bloor]]
* The Costello family in ''Tangerine'', book by [[Edward Bloor]]

Latest revision as of 02:33, 21 October 2024

Costello
Pronunciation/kəˈstɛloʊ/ or (especially in Ireland) /ˈkɒstəloʊ/
Italian: [koˈstɛllo]
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)Irish
Word/nameMac Oisdealbhaigh
Meaning"son of Oisdealbhach (Os-shaped, shaped like the god Os or shaped like god cf. os)"
Other names
Cognate(s)Mac Oisdealbh, Mac Goisdelbh, Mac Coisdealbhaigh
See alsoMac Coisteala

Costello is a surname of Irish origin, which has been used as a stage name by Italians and others.[1]

History

[edit]

The Irish surnames Costello and Costellow are anglicized forms of the Gaelic surname Mac Oisdealbhaigh, itself a Gaelicized form of an Anglo-Norman name. This was the first example of a Norman family assuming a Gaelic name.[2]

This surname has been mainly borne by a notable Irish family who claimed descent from Jocelyn de Angulo, an Anglo-Norman mercenary who accompanied Richard de Clare to Ireland in 1170 during the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland.

An early record of the name in Ireland appears in the 17th century Annals of the Four Masters where the name is mentioned in the entry for the year in 1193: Inis Clothrann do orgain la macaibh Oisdealb, & la macaibh Conchobhair Maonmaighe. (Inishcloghbran was plundered by the sons of Oisdealb, and the sons of Conor Moinmoy.)[3] The descendants of Oisdealb then became referred to by the family name Mac Oisdealbhaigh (son of Oisdealb).

Costello has also occasionally has been adopted as a pseudonym or stage name by famous people largely of Italian descent, including Al Costello (né Giacomo Costa), Frank Costello (né Francesco Castiglia) and Lou Costello (né Louis Francis Cristillo).

People

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Fictional characters with the surname

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Routledge History of Italian Americans, William J. Connell, Stanislao G. Pugliese
  2. ^ Edward MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland, under "Costello".
  3. ^ "Annals of the Four Masters". ucc.ie. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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