There are
1084
Decosters in the USA
Decoster is the
23457th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Decoster

FrancoisDecoster

Francois Decoster is a Belgian politician, member of the Flemish Parliament, and Mayor of the city of Saint-Omer.

TomDecoster

Tom Decoster is a Belgian footballer who played as a midfielder for several Belgian football clubs, including Zulte Waregem and Lokeren.

RolandDecoster

Roland Decoster is a French politician and member of the National Assembly representing the Department of Nord.

LaurenceDecoster

Laurence Decoster is a Belgian judoka who competed in the women's lightweight division and won several medals in international competitions.

JeanDecoster

Jean Decoster is a French cyclist who was a member of the French national team and participated in several international cycling tournaments.

RichardDecoster

Richard Decoster is an American photographer known for his captivating landscape and wildlife photography.

MarieDecoster

Marie Decoster is a Belgian actress known for her performances in theater productions and film.

LucDecoster

Luc Decoster is a Belgian musician and composer known for his contributions to the contemporary classical music scene.

SophieDecoster

Sophie Decoster is a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract paintings.

PierreDecoster

Pierre Decoster is a Belgian entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup.

Decoster Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Decoster' is a variant of the Dutch surname 'De Koster', which means 'the sexton' or 'the bell-ringer'. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'coster', meaning 'custodian' or 'caretaker'. The name was likely originally associated with someone who worked as a bell-ringer or caretaker of a church or religious building.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Decoster' is most commonly found in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, due to its Dutch origins. However, individuals with the surname can be found in various other countries as well, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Decoster' include 'De Coster', 'DeKoster', 'Dacosta', 'De Kouster', 'Decosterel', 'Decostera', 'Decostero', 'Decosterhout', 'Decostere', and 'Decosterie'. These variations may be due to regional dialects or spelling changes over time.
Migration and ImmigrationThere may have been migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Decoster' from the Netherlands to Belgium and France, as well as from those countries to other parts of the world. The surname may have also been adopted by individuals of Dutch descent who migrated to other countries.