Kostert
Kostert is a surname of Germanic origin, meaning "little short man" or "stout man". It is thought to derive from the Old High German word "kost" meaning "short" or "stout" and the diminutive suffix "-erl". The surname is most commonly found in German-speaking countries, particularly in Germany and Austria. It is also present in other European countries and in North America, often due to historical migration patterns.
The earliest known records of the surname date back to the medieval period, with variations in spelling