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

Castañón, 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 Castañón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castañón in America

Castañón is the 4623rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castañón surname appeared 7,673 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Castañón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castañón 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 Castañón

The surname Castanon is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the northern regions of Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word "castaño," which means "chestnut," referring to the chestnut tree or the color brown.

The earliest recorded instances of the Castanon surname can be found in ancient Spanish records dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed that the name originated as a descriptive surname, likely referring to individuals with chestnut-colored hair or complexion, or those who lived near or worked with chestnut trees.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pedro Castanon, a prominent landowner and nobleman who lived in the region of Asturias, Spain, during the 13th century. His name is mentioned in several historical documents from that era, including land grants and tax records.

In the 15th century, the Castanon family gained prominence in the city of Burgos, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure was Juan Castanon, a successful merchant who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs during the latter half of the 15th century.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, many individuals bearing the Castanon surname made the journey across the Atlantic. One such individual was Bartolomé Castanon, a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 1500s.

Over the centuries, the Castanon surname has spread throughout Spain and various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America and the Philippines. Notable bearers of the name include:

1. Antonio Castanon (1893-1976), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works depicting rural life in Asturias.
2. María Castanon de Loizaga (1919-2008), a Venezuelan writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and received numerous literary awards.
3. Javier Castanon (born 1957), a Spanish actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
4. José Castanon (1924-2010), a Mexican architect renowned for his modernist designs, including the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
5. Dulce Castanon (born 1981), a Mexican singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums and won several Latin Grammy Awards.

While the Castanon surname has its roots in medieval Spain, it has since become a global name, with bearers found in various countries and cultures, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castañón

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

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

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