Castillo Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Castillo surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Castillo name
Castillo means "castle" in Spanish, from Latin castellum. It is a habitational or topographic surname for someone who lived by or worked at a castle, or came from a place so named. The surname is common throughout Spain and very widespread in Mexico and Latin America.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Castillo name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Castillo name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Castillo name FAQ
What does the Castillo name mean?
Castle. Common variants include Castillos, Del Castillo, Castello.
Where does the Castillo surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and the United States.
Is there a Castillo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Castillo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Castillo coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).