UK surname

Castaneda

A habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Castañeda, derived from the Spanish castaño, meaning "chestnut tree."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Castaneda surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Arun and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Castaneda is 104 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10300.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2016

104 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• Castaneda had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1851.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Castaneda surname distribution map

The map shows where the Castaneda surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Castaneda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Castaneda over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1851	historical	5	#32,456
1861	historical	2	#34,135
1881	historical	1	#34,027
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1901	historical	1	#34,548
1911	historical	2	#34,020
1997	modern	20	#35,809
1998	modern	25	#35,365
1999	modern	21	#35,810
2000	modern	27	#35,188
2001	modern	24	#35,357
2002	modern	27	#35,243
2003	modern	36	#34,522
2004	modern	40	#34,387
2005	modern	36	#34,894
2006	modern	38	#35,003
2007	modern	44	#34,760
2008	modern	52	#34,381
2009	modern	57	#34,225
2010	modern	67	#33,713
2011	modern	67	#33,704
2012	modern	86	#32,297
2013	modern	90	#32,146
2014	modern	95	#31,792
2015	modern	97	#31,499
2016	modern	104	#30,317

Geography

Where Castanedas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Arun, Newham, Cornwall and Lambeth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Hackney 025	Hackney
2	Arun 012	Arun
3	Newham 025	Newham
4	Cornwall 014	Cornwall
5	Lambeth 007	Lambeth

Forenames

First names often paired with Castaneda

These lists show first names that appear often with the Castaneda surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Claudia Sharon Giovanna Elvira Shenna Patricia Karen Jocelyn Tania

Recent male names

Jose Miguel Pedro David Jason William Ruben Antonio Michael Kelan

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Castaneda

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Castaneda, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Castaneda surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Castaneda household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Castaneda is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Castaneda is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Castaneda falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Castaneda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Castaneda, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Castaneda

The surname Castaneda originates from Spain. It emerged during the Middle Ages, derived from the Spanish word "castaño," meaning "chestnut tree" or "chestnut-colored." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a chestnut tree or had a physical resemblance to the chestnut color.

The earliest recorded instances of the Castaneda surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, Spain. Historical documents from that period, such as property records and local chronicles, mention individuals bearing this surname.

One notable early reference to the name Castaneda can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrias," a medieval manuscript compiled in the 14th century, which listed noble families and their properties. It included entries related to the Castaneda family, indicating their prominence in certain areas of Spain.

During the 15th century, the Castaneda surname gained recognition through the exploits of Diego García de Castaneda, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. García de Castaneda was born in Andalusia around 1490 and died in Mexico in the mid-16th century.

Another notable figure was Fray Juan de Castaneda, a Spanish friar and historian who lived in the 16th century. He authored the "Relación de la Jornada de Cíbola," a chronicle detailing the Spanish expedition led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold in present-day New Mexico and Arizona.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Castaneda y Leca, a Spanish nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the conquest of Chile. He was born in Extremadura, Spain, in 1589 and died in Concepción, Chile, in 1662.

During the 18th century, Ignacio de Castaneda y Lara, a Spanish colonial administrator, served as the governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1744 to 1750. He was born in Seville, Spain, in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, Manuel Castaneda y Ramirez, a Mexican politician and military officer, participated in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico, in 1785 and died in 1851.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Castaneda families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Castaneda surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Castanedas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Middlesex	1	0.00%	10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 1 Castanedas recorded in 1881 and an index of 128.21x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
St Pancras London	1	0.00%	128.21x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Castaneda surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
John	1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Castaneda households.

Occupation	Count
Surgeon	1

FAQ

Castaneda surname: questions and answers

How common was the Castaneda surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Castaneda surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Castaneda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Castaneda a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Castaneda surname mean?