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

Reyes Castro, 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 Reyes Castro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reyes Castro in America

Reyes Castro is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reyes Castro surname appeared 130 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 Reyes Castro.

The history of the last name Reyes Castro

The surname REYESCASTRO is a Spanish compound surname that originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a combination of two names, "Reyes" and "Castro," both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

The first part of the name, "Reyes," is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king." This component likely originated as a descriptive surname or a nickname for someone who was associated with royalty or exhibited regal qualities. It could have referred to a person who served a king or had a connection to the royal court.

The second part of the name, "Castro," is derived from the Latin word "castrum," meaning "fortified place" or "camp." It is believed to have been used as a surname for individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular castle or fortified settlement. This part of the name may have originated as a locational surname, indicating the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

Historical records indicate that the surname REYESCASTRO appeared in various Spanish regions, particularly in areas with a strong military presence or royal influence. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded the privileges and obligations of nobles and commoners in Castile.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname REYESCASTRO throughout history are:

1. Alonso Reyes de Castro (c. 1490-1560), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.
2. Juana Reyes de Castro (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the settlement of the Canary Islands.
3. Pedro Reyes de Castro (c. 1575-1640), a Spanish military officer and governor of the Philippines from 1635 to 1640.
4. María Reyes de Castro (c. 1630-1705), a Spanish nun and founder of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Seville.
5. Francisco Reyes de Castro (c. 1680-1745), a Spanish architect and military engineer who designed fortifications and public buildings in various Spanish colonies.

The surname REYESCASTRO has been associated with notable figures from various walks of life, including explorers, nobles, military leaders, religious figures, and architects. Its origins can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain, reflecting the country's military, royal, and religious influences during the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reyes Castro

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

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

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