Find out how popular the last name Castagna is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Castagna.

Castagna, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Castagna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castagna in America

Castagna is the 14160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castagna surname appeared 2,121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Castagna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castagna to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Castagna

The surname Castagna is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name is derived from the Italian word "castagna," which means chestnut tree or chestnut fruit. It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals who lived near or worked with chestnut trees or engaged in the cultivation and trade of chestnuts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Castagna name can be found in the Florentine tax records from the late 14th century, where several families with this surname were listed as residents of the city. In the 15th century, the name appeared in various documents from the town of Arezzo, located in Tuscany, suggesting a strong presence of the Castagna family in that area.

During the Renaissance period, the Castagna name gained prominence with the birth of Andrea del Castagno (c. 1419-1457), an Italian painter renowned for his revolutionary techniques in depicting human figures and perspective. His works, including frescoes in the churches of Florence and Venice, are considered masterpieces of the Early Renaissance era.

Another notable figure with the Castagna surname was Giulio Castagna (c. 1480-1537), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Genoa. He made significant contributions to the study of spherical trigonometry and was involved in the development of navigational instruments used in maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery.

In the 17th century, the Castagna family had a strong presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held prominent positions in the legal and administrative sectors. One such individual was Girolamo Castagna (1587-1662), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples.

Another notable figure from this period was Pietro Castagna (1615-1692), a Baroque painter from Genoa. His works, including altarpieces and frescoes, adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style and its dramatic use of light and color.

As the Castagna surname spread across Italy, it also found its way into other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Italian influence. In Spain, for instance, the name was sometimes spelled as Castañeda, reflecting the local linguistic variations.

Throughout history, the Castagna name has been associated with various professions, ranging from artists and scholars to merchants and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castagna

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Castagna.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Castagna was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Castagna has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Castagna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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