Explore the Family Name Castille
The meaning of Castille
1. Americanized form of Catalan Castell, under the French influence in LA. 2. French: habitational name from the French name for Castile in Spain (see Castilla). 3. French: nickname for a quarreller, from Old French castille ‘quarrel, squabble’. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcee, Antoine, Armand, Maudry, Michel, Monique, Normand, Remy, Renella.
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How common is the last name Castille in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Castille has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 10,874th place to 11,204th. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Castille surname increased by nearly 5%, from 2,689 individuals in 2000 to 2,821 in 2010. However, when compared to the rest of the population, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,874 | #11,204 | -3.03% |
| Count | 2,689 | 2,821 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 0.96 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Castille
The ethnic identity associated with the Castille surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their representation decreased by 6.44%. Simultaneously, there were noticeable increases in other groups. The Hispanic population grew by roughly 23%, and the Black population saw an increase of roughly 5%. Additionally, a small percentage of individuals began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, categories that had not been represented in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose, increasing by over 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.89% | 58.84% | -6.44% |
| Black | 28.41% | 29.95% | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 7.14% | 8.76% | 22.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.7% | 20.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.18% | 0% |