Castillo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Castillo

What does the name Castillo mean?

The name Castillo is derived from the Late Latin word “castellum,” which meant a fortified building (a castle), a set of buildings or even a village. The region of Castilla in central Spain, an independent kingdom from the 11th to the 16th century, was so named because of the many castles located there.

Early Origins of the Castillo family

The surname Castillo was first found in the mountainous area of Santander, in the northwestern region of the Iberian peninsula.

Castillo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Castillo, Castillos, Castel, Castello,Castilla and others.

Early Notables of the Castillo family

Prominent among members of the family Juan de Castilla y Haro, most commonly known as Juan el Tuerto (died 1326), a Spanish noble of the House of Haro and of the royal line of the Kingdom of Castile descended from Alfonso X of Castile. He was the Lord of Cuéllar from 1319 to 1325 and the Lord of Biscay from 1322 until his assassination by order of King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1326.Juan de…
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Castillo World Ranking

In the United States, the name Castillo is the 207^th most popular surname with an estimated 126,837 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Castillo is ranked the 2,413^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,500 – 3,000 people with that name. 2 And in South America, the name Castillo is the 62^nd popular surname with an estimated 70 people with that name. 3