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

Castrejón, 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 Castrejón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castrejón in America

Castrejón is the 5624th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castrejón surname appeared 6,180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Castrejón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castrejón 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 Castrejón

The surname Castrejon has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "castrejón," which refers to a small castle or fortified structure.

The name is likely derived from the Latin word "castrum," meaning a fortified place or military camp. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the Castrejon surname may have been associated with a particular castle or fortification, either residing there or serving as guards or soldiers.

During the Reconquista, the period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, many new surnames emerged to identify individuals and families. Castrejon may have been adopted as a surname during this time, particularly in regions where there were significant military campaigns or the establishment of new settlements and fortifications.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Castrejon surname can be found in the "Becerro de Behetrías," a medieval census document from the 14th century that listed the noble families and landowners in the regions of Castile and León.

In the 15th century, Juan Castrejon, a Spanish soldier and explorer, was among the first Europeans to set foot in the Caribbean Islands. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493 and participated in the colonization efforts in the region.

Another notable figure with the Castrejon surname was Pedro Castrejon, a 16th-century Spanish priest and scholar. He was born in Valladolid in 1530 and became a renowned theologian and author, publishing several works on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 17th century, Diego Castrejon was a prominent Spanish painter known for his religious artworks and portraits. He was born in Seville in 1609 and received commissions from churches and wealthy patrons throughout Andalusia.

During the 18th century, José Castrejon was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1784 to 1789. He was responsible for overseeing the island's defenses and played a role in the development of San Juan's fortifications.

In the 19th century, Manuel Castrejon was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the governor of the state of Aguascalientes from 1859 to 1863. He was a prominent figure during the turbulent period of the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castrejón

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

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

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