| ![Show Contents]() Castelnau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
Netherlands
Germany
Early Origins of the Castelnau familyThe surname Castelnau 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 Castelnau familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Castelnau research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1644, 1752 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Castelnau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Castelnau Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castella, Castello, Castellane, Castellani, Casteller, Casttellon, Castells, Castelllmann, Castelnau and many more. Early Notables of the Castelnau familyMore information is included under the topic Early Castelnau Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Castelnau RankingFrance, the name Castelnau is the 5,465th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Castelnau familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: ??? Castel, who came to Louisiana in 1720; Jean Castella, who came to Louisiana in 1720; Anthy Castle, who came to Nova Scotia in 1749; William Castells, who settled in Lancaster, PA in 1766.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Castelnau (post 1700) | + |
- General Nol-Marie-Joseph-Edouard de Curires de Castelnau (1851-1944), French Commander in Chief Army Group (1918) 2
- Brigadier-General Jean Castelnau (1881-1969), French General Officer Commanding Artillery, XVI Corps (1939-1940) 3
- Noel Marie Joseph Edouard Castelnau (1851-1944), French soldier
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 3) Nol-Marie-Joseph-Edouard Castelnau. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Castelnau/No%C3%ABl-Marie-Joseph-Edouard_de_Curi%C3%A8res_de/France.html
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 3) Jean Castelnau. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Castelnau/Jean-Fran%C3%A7ois-Marie-Joseph-B%C3%A9ranger_de_Curi%C3%A8res_de/France.html
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