Casta
A surname derived from the Latin word "castus," meaning pure or chaste.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Casta. That puts it at #90,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Casta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#90,495
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
204
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 204 bearers of the surname Casta in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Casta, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Casta
The surname Casta is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the Iberian Peninsula in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "castus," meaning "pure" or "chaste," suggesting a connection to virtuous or morally upright individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Casta can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in historical documents from the 13th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Barcelona and Valencia, where it was associated with noble families and those of high social standing.
During the 15th century, the Casta surname gained recognition in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon. Notable individuals bearing this name include Juan Casta, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Zaragoza in the late 1400s.
As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Atlantic Ocean, the Casta surname made its way to the Americas. In the 16th century, several individuals with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers in the New World. One such figure was Diego Casta, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 1520s.
The Casta name also has ties to the religious orders of Spain. In the 17th century, a Franciscan friar named Francisco Casta was renowned for his missionary work among the indigenous populations of Mexico and his efforts to preserve their languages and cultural traditions.
During the 19th century, the Casta surname gained prominence in Cuba, where it was associated with influential families involved in the sugar plantation industry. One notable figure was Ramón Casta y Pérez (1801-1872), a wealthy landowner and politician who played a significant role in the island's independence movement.
Other notable individuals with the Casta surname include Alejandro Casta (1834-1899), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the reign of King Alfonso XII, and Margarita Casta (1888-1965), a renowned Catalan painter and sculptor celebrated for her vibrant depictions of traditional Spanish life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Casta
Among Census respondents with the surname Casta, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Casta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Casta surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White48.0%
- Hispanic or Latino42.6%
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Casta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,495 | #90,495 | 0.0% |
| Count | 204 | 204 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Casta bearers went from 204 to 204 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #90,495 to #90,495.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Casta
FAQ
Casta surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Casta?
The surname Casta holds position #90,495 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Casta surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Casta, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.