Castells History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Castells family

The surname Castells 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 Castells family

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Castells Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Castells family

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Castells migration to the United States +

Castells Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Castells, who settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1766

Castells Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Zenon Castells, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1834 1
Juan Castells, aged 36, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1852 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Castells (post 1700) +

Àngels Martínez i Castells (1948-2024), Spanish economist and politician
Raúl Castells (b. 1950), Argentine leftist activist
Manuel Castells (b. 1942), Spanish sociologist
Berta Castells (b. 1984), Spanish Olympic hammer thrower

Sources +

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)