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

Castrence, 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 Castrence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castrence in America

Castrence is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castrence surname appeared 177 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 Castrence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castrence 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 Castrence

The surname Castrence is of Anglo-Saxon origin, originating in the southern English counties of Hampshire and Sussex during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "castr" meaning "castle" and "ence" meaning "dweller," indicating the name referred to someone who lived near or worked at a castle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. A landowner named Godric Castrence is listed as holding property in the village of Chidden in Hampshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name appears in various spellings such as Castrence, Castrense, and Castrenz, reflecting the evolving nature of language and regional dialects. One notable figure was Sir John Castrence, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III at the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346.

In the 16th century, the Castrence family established themselves in the village of Heckfield, Hampshire, where they owned a substantial estate. William Castrence, born in 1542, was a prominent member of the local gentry and served as a Justice of the Peace.

As the name spread across England, it also took on variations such as Castrans and Castrans. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the county of Dorset, where Richard Castrance, born in 1623, became a successful merchant and landowner.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Castrence, born in 1688, who served as a military officer and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield and later became a Member of Parliament for the borough of Andover.

The Castrence surname has a rich history dating back to the Norman conquest of England and has produced several notable individuals throughout the centuries. While the name is now found across various parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon roots of southern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castrence

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

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

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