Castro

Type Surname (from location)
Usage Spanish, Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkas.tɾo/(Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "castle" in Spanish and Portuguese, referring to one who lived near a castle. A famous bearer was Fidel Castro (1926-2016), revolutionary and president of Cuba.

Related Names

Rootcastrum

Categories

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Entry updated April 5, 2022