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

Castillon, 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 Castillon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castillon in America

Castillon is the 17120th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castillon surname appeared 1,657 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Castillon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castillon 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 Castillon

The surname Castillon is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It originated from the Old French word "castellon," meaning a small castle or fortified dwelling. This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name associated with a castle or fortified town.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various medieval documents and charters from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions such as Languedoc and Provence in southern France. Some variations of the spelling included Castellon, Castelhon, and Castilhon, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic differences of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Guilhem de Castillon, a nobleman and knight who lived in the late 12th century and was mentioned in the cartulary of the Abbey of Cluny. Another notable figure was Pierre de Castillon, a troubadour and poet from Provence who composed poems and songs in the Occitan language during the 13th century.

The name Castillon is also associated with the Battle of Castillon, a significant conflict during the Hundred Years' War in 1453, which marked the end of the English occupation of Gascony in southwestern France. This battle took place near the town of Castillon-la-Bataille, which derived its name from the same root as the surname.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with Jean de Castillon, a French diplomat and scholar who served as the ambassador to England under King Henry IV. He was born in 1558 and played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of London in 1604, which established peace between England and Spain.

Another notable bearer of the surname was François de Castillon, a French military officer and engineer who lived in the 17th century. He was involved in the construction of fortifications and played a significant role in the defense of various cities during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France from 1648 to 1653.

Over the centuries, the surname Castillon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, artists, and military figures, reflecting its deep roots and enduring presence in French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castillon

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

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

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