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

Castulo, 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 Castulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castulo in America

Castulo is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castulo surname appeared 192 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 Castulo.

The history of the last name Castulo

The surname CASTULO is believed to have originated in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "castellum," meaning "castle" or "fortified settlement." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a castle.

One of the earliest known references to the CASTULO name appears in a 1492 document from the Castilian region of Spain, where a farmer named Juan Castulo is mentioned as owning land near the village of Castrillo de Duero. This village name itself is derived from the Latin word "castellum," suggesting a potential connection to the surname's origins.

In the 16th century, the CASTULO name appears in records from the Spanish city of Valladolid, where a nobleman named Diego Castulo is documented as owning a significant estate. This Diego Castulo, born around 1520, was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the arts.

During the 17th century, the CASTULO surname gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Jaume Castulo (1603-1671), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Barcelona and surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the CASTULO name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Galicia. One notable figure was Mariana Castulo (1732-1801), a writer and philosopher from Seville who published several influential works on ethics and social reform.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the CASTULO surname also spread to the Americas, with individuals bearing the name recorded in colonial records from Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. One such example is Juan Castulo (1775-1847), a military officer who fought in the Argentine War of Independence.

While the CASTULO surname is still found in Spain and Latin American countries, it is relatively uncommon globally. However, its historical roots and connections to the Latin word "castellum" serve as a reminder of its origins and the role that castles and fortified settlements played in shaping the names and identities of people throughout Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castulo

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

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 Castulo 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.

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

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