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Castello History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Citations

Castello History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Castello family

The surname Castello was first found in Bavaria, where the name Castell was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Castello family

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Castello Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castle and others.

Early Notables of the Castello family

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Castello Ranking

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

Castello migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Castello Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jordan Castello, who arrived in Maryland in 1775

Castello 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
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Castello migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Castello 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 Castello (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 5
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

Historic Events for the Castello family +

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

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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)
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
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html