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

Gastelo, 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 Gastelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gastelo in America

Gastelo is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gastelo surname appeared 458 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 Gastelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gastelo 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 Gastelo

The surname Gastelo has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "gasto," meaning expense or cost, suggesting a possible link to an occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gastelo surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Castile, Spain. Historical records from this time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Gastelu and Gastelli. It is possible that the name may have been influenced by the Basque language, as the region of Castile shares borders with the Basque Country.

In the 16th century, the Gastelo surname appears in various documents and manuscripts from the Spanish colonial era. Notable individuals bearing this name include Pedro Gastelo, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 1500s. Records also mention Juan Gastelo, a soldier who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

During the 17th century, the Gastelo surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, Spain. Historical records from this period mention María Gastelo, a landowner and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Seville. Additionally, Francisco Gastelo, a renowned poet and playwright from Córdoba, gained recognition for his works in the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

In the 18th century, the Gastelo surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas due to Spanish and Portuguese colonization efforts. One notable figure from this time period was José Gastelo, a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, during the Seven Years' War against the British forces in the 1760s.

As the centuries progressed, the Gastelo surname continued to be present in various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, and sciences. Some other notable figures throughout history include Margarita Gastelo, a renowned Spanish painter from the 19th century, and Enrique Gastelo, a Chilean architect who designed several iconic buildings in Santiago in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gastelo

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

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

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