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

Gastellum, 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 Gastellum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gastellum in America

Gastellum is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gastellum surname appeared 128 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 Gastellum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gastellum 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 Gastellum

The surname "GASTELLUM" has its origins in medieval France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th century, when surnames were first adopted by the Norman nobility and gentry.

The name "GASTELLUM" is derived from the Old French word "castel," which means "castle" or "fortified dwelling." It was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived in or near a castle, or perhaps to someone who was employed as a castellan, responsible for guarding and maintaining a castle.

One of the earliest known references to the name "GASTELLUM" dates back to the famous Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across much of England and parts of Wales. The name is recorded as "de Gastellum," indicating that it was initially used as a locative surname, identifying the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name "GASTELLUM" was Raoul de Gastellum, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I of England. Another early example is Hugues de Gastellum, a French nobleman who was a prominent landowner in the Île-de-France region during the late 12th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name "GASTELLUM" underwent various spelling variations, such as "de Castellum," "Castellum," and "Castillon," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. Some of these variations were also influenced by the French habit of adding the preposition "de" (meaning "of" or "from") to surnames.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jean de Gastellum, a French military commander who served under King Philip VI during the early stages of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). Another figure from this period was Guillaume de Gastellum, a renowned architect and master builder who oversaw the construction of several notable churches and castles in northern France.

Over the centuries, the name "GASTELLUM" has been associated with various branches of the French nobility and gentry, as well as with families in other parts of Europe who adopted the name or its variants through marriage or migration. While the surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European family names and carries with it a legacy of military service, architectural achievement, and a connection to the fortified dwellings that once dotted the medieval landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gastellum

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

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

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