Castel: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

How common is the Castel surname?

Spanish statistics put 1,328 people with Castel in first position and 1,252 in second. French civil records give 13,657 births under the name Castel from 1891 to 2000, peaking in 1951–1960.

What does Castel mean?

We don't publish a meaning for Castel without a reliable source. Our researchers work it out from the records of each family. Start with the most recent records and work back one generation at a time.

Is there a Castel coat of arms?

Coats of arms were borne by individual families. If arms are recorded under the Castel name, our researchers explain whose they were and how they were blazoned.

Get the complete Castel report, with a museum-style coat of arms.