Castone is a name of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin and comes from a family once having lived near a notable chestnut tree. The surname is derived from Anglo-French casteyn, which means chestnut. As such, Castone 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, Castone 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 Castone is derived from the parish of Caston which lies near Watton in the county of Norfolk.
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Early Origins of the Castone family
The surname Castone was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Castone family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Castone 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 Castone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Castone Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Castone has been recorded under many different variations, including Caston, Catestune, Casteyn, Cateston, Coston, Caustun, Castine, Castin, Castoun and many more.
Early Notables of the Castone family
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Castone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Castone family
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Castone or a variant listed above: Mary Caston who arrived in America in 1764.
