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

Castillo Martín, 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 Castillo Martín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castillo Martín in America

Castillo Martín is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castillo Martín surname appeared 140 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 Castillo Martín.

The history of the last name Castillo Martín

The surname CASTILLOMARTIN has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "castillo" meaning "castle" and "martin," which was a common Spanish name at the time, derived from the Roman name Martinus.

One of the earliest known references to the surname CASTILLOMARTIN can be found in a manuscript from the year 1367, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo CASTILLOMARTIN who owned a castle in the province of Andalusia. This castle, known as Castillo de Martin, is thought to be the source of the surname.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named CASTILLOMARTIN residing in the town of Seville, where they were prominent landowners and merchants. One notable member of this family was Juana CASTILLOMARTIN (1428-1492), who was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the local church.

During the 16th century, the CASTILLOMARTIN surname began to spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest known CASTILLOMARTIN settlers in the New World was Pedro CASTILLOMARTIN (1538-1612), who traveled to Mexico in 1565 and became a successful landowner and rancher.

Another notable figure with the CASTILLOMARTIN surname was Miguel CASTILLOMARTIN (1678-1745), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession and rose to the rank of colonel. He was known for his bravery in battle and his loyalty to the Spanish crown.

In the 19th century, the CASTILLOMARTIN surname began to spread more widely throughout Europe and the Americas, with families settling in countries such as France, Italy, and the United States. One notable CASTILLOMARTIN from this period was Alejandro CASTILLOMARTIN (1812-1887), a Spanish painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits.

While the CASTILLOMARTIN surname has its roots in Spain, it has since become a global name with bearers in many different countries around the world. Despite its widespread distribution, the name continues to be associated with its proud Spanish heritage and the legacy of the original CASTILLOMARTIN family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castillo Martín

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

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

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