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

Castelino, 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 Castelino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castelino in America

Castelino is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castelino surname appeared 141 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 Castelino.

The history of the last name Castelino

The surname CASTELINO originated from Portugal during the 15th century. It is a locational name derived from the word "castellino", which means "little castle" in Portuguese. This surname likely referred to someone who lived near a small castle or fortification.

The earliest recorded instances of the CASTELINO surname can be found in historical records from the region of Algarve in southern Portugal. It first appeared in the town of Tavira, where the name was associated with a prominent family of landowners and merchants.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CASTELINO name was João Castelino, a wealthy merchant and trader who lived in Tavira during the late 15th century. He established trade routes between Portugal and other Mediterranean countries, contributing to the growth of the city's economy.

In the 16th century, the CASTELINO family expanded their influence and established branches in other parts of Portugal, including Lisbon and Porto. During this time, the name also started appearing in Spanish records, likely due to the close ties between the two Iberian kingdoms.

A notable figure from this era was Álvaro Castelino (1522-1594), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Castelino played a crucial role in the expedition and was one of the few survivors who returned to Spain after the journey.

Another prominent CASTELINO was Francisca Castelino (1580-1647), a Portuguese noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and founded several orphanages and schools in Lisbon.

As the Portuguese Empire expanded, the CASTELINO surname spread to other parts of the world, including Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In the 17th century, Pedro Castelino (1628-1701) was a prominent figure in the Portuguese colony of Goa, India, where he served as a magistrate and administrator.

During the 18th century, the CASTELINO name appeared in records from the Portuguese colony of Macau, where António Castelino (1745-1821) was a influential merchant and trader involved in the lucrative spice trade.

The 19th century saw the rise of José Castelino (1823-1892), a renowned Portuguese novelist and poet who was part of the Romantic literary movement. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread recognition in the literary circles of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castelino

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

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 Castelino 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.

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

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