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

Castanda, 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 Castanda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castanda in America

Castanda is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castanda surname appeared 164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Castanda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castanda 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 Castanda

The surname Castanda is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "castañedo," which translates to "chestnut grove" or "chestnut orchard." This suggests that the name may have been adopted by individuals who lived in or near such areas, or were perhaps involved in the cultivation or trade of chestnuts.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Castanda can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This hunting treatise includes references to various place names and surnames, including Castanda, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname during that time.

In the 16th century, records from the Spanish Inquisition archives in Cuenca mention a certain Juan de Castanda, who was a merchant from the town of Utiel. This provides evidence of the name's use and geographic distribution within Spain during the Renaissance period.

Notably, in the 17th century, a renowned Spanish author and playwright, Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681), featured a character named Don Diego de Castanda in one of his famous works, "El Alcalde de Zalamea." This literary reference further solidifies the name's existence and recognition in Golden Age Spain.

Another individual of note was Juana Castanda (c. 1620-1685), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner from Andalusia, who was recognized for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and educational institutions.

Moving into the 18th century, historical records showcase the name Castanda in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia, where a prominent family of winemakers, the Castandas, gained recognition for their vineyards and wine production.

Throughout its history, the surname Castanda has undergone minor variations in spelling, such as Castañeda or Castañedo, reflecting regional linguistic differences within the Spanish-speaking world. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the connection to chestnut groves or orchards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castanda

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

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 Castanda 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 Castanda 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 Castanda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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