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

Castleman, 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 Castleman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castleman in America

Castleman is the 10593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castleman surname appeared 3,025 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 Castleman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castleman 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 Castleman

The surname Castleman originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "cæster" meaning a fortified town or Roman settlement, and "mann" meaning a person or man. Therefore, Castleman initially referred to someone who lived or worked near a Roman fort or fortified town.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Castelmanne". This suggests the surname was already in use by the late 11th century in various parts of England, particularly areas with Roman ruins or fortifications.

Over time, the spelling evolved to take on forms like Castelman, Castylman, and eventually the modern Castleman. Many variations arose due to inconsistent recordkeeping and regional dialects. The name was often associated with specific places, such as Castelmantown in Yorkshire, which may have contributed to its spread.

Notable individuals with the Castleman surname include Sir Francis Castleman (1590-1672), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. Another early bearer was John Castleman (1621-1698), a prominent merchant and landowner in Essex.

In the 18th century, John Castleman (1720-1792) was a respected physician in London, while his contemporary William Castleman (1732-1818) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Bristol. During the Victorian era, Charles Castleman (1845-1923) gained recognition as a pioneering architect, responsible for designing several iconic buildings in London and Manchester.

Throughout its history, the Castleman surname has been widespread across England, Scotland, and Ireland, with some bearers also migrating to North America and other parts of the world. Despite its origins as an occupational name, it has become a well-established family name with a rich history spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castleman

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

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

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