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Early Origins of the Castelló family

The surname Castelló was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Castelló family

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Castelló Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castella, Castello, Castellane, Castellani, Casteller, Casttellon, Castells, Castelllmann, Castelnau and many more.

Early Notables of the Castelló family

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Castelló Ranking

the United States, the name Castelló is the 9,859th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Castelló is ranked the 5,521st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Castelló migration to the United States +



Castelló Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jordan Castello, who arrived in Maryland in 1775
Castelló Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Castello, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 3
  • Michael Castello, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 3
  • Thomas Castello, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 3
  • Jose Castello, aged 40, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 3
  • Maria Castello, aged 41, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1829 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Castelló migration to Australia +

Castelló Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mary Castello, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Inconstant" in 1849 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Castelló (post 1700) +

  • Marie Castello (1915-2008), known as Madam Marie, an American fortune teller and psychic reader to the stars who included Judy Garland and Bruce Springsteen
  • Robert L. Castello, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 9th District, 1994 5
  • Luigi J. Castello, American politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Bath, 1948; Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Bath, 1956 6
  • Eduardo Castelló (1940-2020), Spanish professional racing cyclist
  • Camillo Castello Branco (1825-1890), Portuguese novelist
  • Castello Holford, American author, best known for writing Aristopia in 1895
RMS Titanic
  • Mr. Emilio Pallas y Castello, aged 29, Spanish Second Class passenger from Barcelona, Spain who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 9 6
  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  3. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  4. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The INCONSTANT the Voyage - 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Inconstant.htm
  5. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  6. Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html

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