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UK surname

Castellano

A toponymic surname indicating a person who lived near or in a castle, or served as a castellan.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Castellano surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 118, ranked #27,873, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Broxbourne, Bristol and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Castellano is 118 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1866.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2014

118 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Castellano had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Castellano surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Castellano surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Castellano 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
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 24 #31,365
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 72 #30,415
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 81 #30,037
2000 modern 85 #29,598
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 107 #27,557
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 113 #28,162
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Castellanos 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 Broxbourne, Bristol, Peterborough, Cheshire East and Enfield. 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 Broxbourne 010 Broxbourne
2 Bristol 019 Bristol, City of
3 Peterborough 004 Peterborough
4 Cheshire East 045 Cheshire East
5 Enfield 001 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Castellano

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Castellano

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Castellano, 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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Castellano surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Castellano 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Castellano is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Castellano 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Castellano falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Castellano is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Castellano

The surname CASTELLANO is of Italian origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "castello," which means "castle." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked in a castle, or were perhaps involved in the construction or maintenance of castles.

The name is believed to have originated in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Lazio, where many castles and fortified towns were located during the medieval period. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax records, property deeds, and legal documents.

One notable historical reference to the surname CASTELLANO can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. While the CASTELLANO surname itself is not mentioned, the text includes references to individuals associated with castles and fortified settlements.

Among the earliest known bearers of the CASTELLANO surname was Pietro Castellano, a wealthy merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Guglielmo Castellano, a renowned architect from Florence who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the CASTELLANO family played a prominent role in the political and cultural life of Naples. Giovanni Castellano (1450-1522) was a renowned humanist, philosopher, and writer who served as a tutor to the children of the Aragonese royal family.

During the Renaissance period, the CASTELLANO surname was also associated with the arts. Francesco Castellano (1510-1585) was a celebrated painter from Genoa, known for his religious works and portraits. His contemporaries included the sculptor Girolamo Castellano (1528-1604), whose works adorned several churches in Rome.

As the centuries passed, the CASTELLANO surname spread across Italy and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by migrants and immigrants seeking new opportunities. While the surname may have evolved into various spellings and variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the castles and fortified settlements of medieval Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Castellano families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Castellano 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. Glamorgan leads with 2 Castellanos recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.67x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 2 19.67x
Cornwall 1 15.13x
Hampshire 1 8.35x
Middlesex 1 1.71x
Yorkshire 1 1.73x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Llandaff in Glamorgan leads with 2 Castellanos recorded in 1881 and an index of 588.24x.

Place Total Index
Llandaff 2 588.24x
Falmouth 1 434.78x
Holme On Spalding Moor 1 2500.00x
Mile End Old Town London 1 80.65x
Portsmouth 1 357.14x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Evelyna 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alf. 1
Antinio 1
Antonino 1
Arthur 1
Peter 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 Castellano households.

FAQ

Castellano surname: questions and answers

How common was the Castellano surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Castellano surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Castellano surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Castellano a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Castellano surname mean?

A toponymic surname indicating a person who lived near or in a castle, or served as a castellan.

What does the Castellano map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Castellano bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.