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

Castel, 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 Castel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castel in America

Castel is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castel surname appeared 711 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 Castel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castel 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 Castel

The surname Castel is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "castel," meaning "castle." It first appeared in France during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy, where many castles and fortified structures were built.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Castel can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions several individuals with the name Castel, indicating their presence in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Castel was often associated with those who lived near or worked in castles, such as guards, gatekeepers, or castle staff. It was also common for families to adopt surnames based on their proximity to prominent landmarks, like castles.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Castel (born circa 1220) was a French knight who fought alongside King Louis IX in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land. His name is recorded in chronicles of the time, reflecting the prominence of the Castel surname during that era.

Another individual of note was Jean Castel (1510-1592), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as the President of the Parlement of Toulouse. His writings on French civil law were highly influential during the 16th century.

In England, the surname Castel can be traced back to the Norman Conquest, with families bearing this name settling in various parts of the country. One notable figure was Sir William Castel (1460-1513), a member of the English gentry who served as Sheriff of Hertfordshire in 1503.

Moving into the 17th century, François Castel (1642-1712) was a French soldier and military engineer who played a significant role in the construction of fortifications and defenses during the reign of Louis XIV.

Another prominent individual was René Castel (1758-1832), a French philosopher and social theorist who wrote extensively on the concept of social risk and its impact on society. His works influenced the development of modern social policies and welfare systems.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Castel, which has been carried by notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castel

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

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

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