The proud and noble English surname Castle was originated by the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes to describe persons living near or working in a castle. This surname is found amongst ancient records as having held family seat in Sussex.
Any personal name can become a surname and any surname can be used as a personal name.
The Spanish surname Castillo (also Castilo) is from the Latin castellum, meaning castle (fortified building).
The surname Lewis originates from the saxon "Leod",it means "the people", "the castle", and "wic" the safeguard of the people". The surname Lewis originates from the saxon "LEOD",It means "castle,wic,safeguard of the castle"
The surname Castillo is from the Spanish word meaning "castle."
This German "habitational surname" is based upon the name of an existing place: Radeck was a castle in Oppel, in Silesia. However, the surname is found in the very ancient records Switzerland.
Hadassah is a common personal name for a Jewish woman. Any personal name can become a surname through use of selection.
Marcelina is usually a first name. But any first name can become a last name.
The proud and noble Italian surname of Guido, or more accurately (Giacomo di Filippo) Guidotti, has been found amidst the early records of Bologna (1097 A.D.) to be the surname of the Bishop of Imola. The masculine given name of Giacomo emerged from the area Florence to become a proud and noble italian surname as well. Filippino also began as a masculine given name and is recorded as a proud and noble Italian surname in the ancient city of Arcevia, where a certain Corrado di Filippino owned Castle Montesecco in 1238 A.D.
This English surname dates back in history to 1189 in East Lothian. Their castle remains a testament to their enduring qualities. Some then moved to Ireland and Scotland before migrating to what would later become the US.
A woman's maiden name - is the surname she was born with. She would normally take her husbands surname once they married. For example, Miss Smith (her maiden name) - would become Mrs Jones (her married name).
The surname Varady come from Hungary/Austria.Varad means castle and the letters y/i after the surname shows that it's owner is noble
The last name Roque is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "roque," meaning "rock," "fortress," or "castle." It likely originated as a topographic or habitational surname for someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or castle.