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![Show Contents]() Casting History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Casting is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived near a notable chestnut tree. The surname is derived from Anglo-French casteyn, which means chestnut. As such, Casting is a member of the topographic class of surnames, which were given to people who resided near noticeable physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of tree. However, Casting may also belong to the category of habitation surnames which were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. In this case, the surname Casting is derived from the parish of Caston which lies near Watton in the county of Norfolk. Early Origins of the Casting familyThe surname Casting was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Casting familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Casting research. Another 218 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1200, 1273, 1327, 1349, 1369, 1415, 1500, 1604, 1790 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Casting History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Casting Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Casting has been spelled many different ways, including Caston, Catestune, Casteyn, Cateston, Coston, Caustun, Castine, Castin, Castoun and many more. Early Notables of the Casting familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Casting Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Casting familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Castings to arrive in North America: Mary Caston who arrived in America in 1764.
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