Castle - Last Names

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Castle

/ˈkæsəl/

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Moderate

Meaning

A large fortified building or complex, typically from the medieval period

Represents strength, protection, legacy, and noble heritage. It suggests a family rooted in stability and resilience.

Symbolism

Embodies security, authority, and grandeur. The name symbolizes both physical and metaphorical fortresses—places of safety, power, and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'castel' and Latin 'castellum', meaning 'fortress' or 'fortified place'. It was often used as a locational surname for someone dwelling near a castle, especially after the Norman Conquest of England.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Castle is an Anglo-Saxon topographic or occupational surname historically as

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