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

Castoe, 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 Castoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castoe in America

Castoe is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castoe surname appeared 203 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 Castoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castoe 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 Castoe

The surname CASTOE has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cæste," meaning "chaste" or "virtuous." It may have originally been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone known for their moral uprightness or purity.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Castoe, who was mentioned in the "Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield" in Yorkshire in 1348. This document serves as an important early record of the surname's existence and use in medieval England.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Castowe" and "Castoue," reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions at the time. In 1587, a Thomas Castoe was recorded in the parish registers of St. Mary Abchurch in London, providing evidence of the surname's presence in the capital city.

In the 17th century, the CASTOE name surfaced in other parts of England, including Gloucestershire and Somerset. Notably, William Castoe (1620-1684) was a prominent landowner and magistrate in the village of Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, where he served as a Justice of the Peace.

Another notable figure bearing the CASTOE surname was John Castoe (1688-1752), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to the city, including funding the construction of almshouses for the poor and supporting local churches and schools.

As the centuries progressed, the CASTOE name continued to be found throughout various regions of England, with some individuals achieving noteworthy accomplishments. For example, Richard Castoe (1795-1873) was a successful businessman and industrialist in the textile industry, owning several mills in Lancashire.

In more recent times, the surname CASTOE has maintained a presence in England, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other surnames. Some notable bearers of the name in the 20th century include Sir Arthur Castoe (1912-1998), a decorated military officer who served in World War II, and Margaret Castoe (1920-2005), a renowned author and playwright.

While the CASTOE surname may not be among the most widespread in England, its long and storied history spans centuries, with references dating back to the medieval period. From landowners and merchants to military officers and writers, the name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of English society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castoe

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

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

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