Callejo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Callejo is of Spanish descent and is of toponymic origin, as it is derived from a physical feature characteristic of the area where the original bearer lived or owned land. The surname Callejo is derived from the Latin "callis" and the Spanish word "calle" which means "street." In modern Spanish "calle" is the normal word for a street, but at the time when surnames were being formed it referred to something rather more modest. Thus, the family name Callejo was giving to someone who lived beside a narrow path or a cattle trail. Early Origins of the Callejo familyThe surname Callejo was first found in the province of Santander, in the ancient kingdom of Castile. Early History of the Callejo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Callejo research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1881 is included under the topic Early Callejo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Callejo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Calle, Calleja, Callejo, Callego, Calles, Callejón, Callejas and many more. Early Notables of the Callejo familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Callejo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Callejo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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