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Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkas.tɾo/(Spanish) /ˈkaʃ.tɾu/(European Portuguese) /ˈkas.tɾu/(Brazilian Portuguese)

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.