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

Castruita, 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 Castruita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castruita in America

Castruita is the 16376th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castruita surname appeared 1,758 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 Castruita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castruita 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 Castruita

The surname Castruita originates from Spain, specifically the Basque region, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Basque word "kastru," meaning "castle" or "fortified place," and the suffix "-ita," which implies a diminutive or a small version of something. This suggests that the name was likely associated with someone who lived near or was involved with a small castle or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Castruita can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guidebook for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago. The name is mentioned in connection with a small village along the pilgrimage route, indicating that the surname was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan Castruita was documented as a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Records show that he played a significant role in the local economy and held influential positions within the community.

During the 16th century, a family with the surname Castruita was recorded in the town of Lequeitio, in the province of Biscay. One member of this family, María Castruita (c. 1530-1601), was known for her philanthropic work and involvement in the local church.

In the late 17th century, a military officer named Diego Castruita (c. 1670-1738) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was awarded land and titles for his service to the Crown.

Another notable figure with the surname Castruita was Ignacio Castruita (1788-1862), a celebrated architect who designed several prominent buildings in Madrid and other cities across Spain during the 19th century.

While the surname Castruita is not among the most common in Spain today, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, particularly in the Basque region and parts of northern Spain. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was likely associated with small fortified settlements or castles in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castruita

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

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

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