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

 Castillo migration to the United States+

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Castillo Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

• Catalina Castillo, who arrived in Cartagena in 1597

Castillo Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Maria Del Castillo, who settled in New Orleans in 1778
• Josefa Del Castillo, who settled in New Orleans in 1779
• Geronimo Castillo, who settled in Louisiana in 1779

Castillo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Antonio Castillo, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1803 4
• Manuel Castillo, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1803 4
• Rafael Del Castillo, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1803 4
• Bartolome Del Castillo, who arrived in America in 1812 4
• Gonzalo Del Castillo, who arrived in America in 1814 4

 Castillo migration to New Zealand+

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Castillo Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Miss Catherine Castillo, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship “Sandford” arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th July 1856 5
• Miss Mary Castillo, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship “Sandford” arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th July 1856 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Castillo (post 1700)+

• Isora del Castillo (b. 1932), Cuban former infielder who played from 1949 through 1951 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
• Robert Ernie “Babo” Castillo Jr. (1955-2014), American Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1977 to 1985
• Frank Anthony Castillo (1969-2013), American Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played from 1991 through 2005
• Ana Castillo (b. 1953), Mexican-American Chicana novelist, poet, short story writer, and essayist
• Joey Castillo (b. 1966), American rock drummer
• Brian Castillo (b. 1968), American musician, producer, and photographer
• Edward J. Castillo, American politician, U.S. Collector of Customs, 1877-79 6
• Carmen P. Castillo, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000 6
• Carlos Castillo, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2008 6
• Blanca A. Castillo, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State Board of Education 11th District, 2002 6