Castro: It means “the one who was born near castles”, “the one who lives in a place characterized by the existence of fortresses”.
Meaning of the Name Castro
Castro is a Portuguese surname that comes from the Latin castru, meaning “fortress”.
The name is classified as toponymic. According to scholars of onomastics, it was used to identify people who were born or lived in places close to forts or castles.
For this reason, the name has the meaning of “the one who was born near castles”, and “the one who inhabits a place characterized by the existence of fortresses”.
By extension, the name reflects characteristics of strength and security, inherent attributes of castles and fortresses.
It is possible for such attributes to be carried by the bearers of this name.
The coat of arms of Castro family is one of the 72 main Portuguese families that have their coat of arms painted in a room at the National Palace of Sintra.
There are two crests of the Castro family, one of which belongs to the Castros of Penha Verde.
The coat of arms is made up of a lion placed on top of the insignia. In it, there are two colors that stand out, yellow gold and blue.
While the coat of arms of the Castros da Penha Verde has 6 circles in their center, the Castros have 13.
Castro Alves (1847-1871), a poet from Bahia who fought against slavery, stands out with that name.
In Bahia, a town called Castro Alves pays homage to the poet.
Origin of the name Castro
Places with the name Castro
Castro Valley (United States), Castro (Brazil), Castro-Urdiales (Spain), Castro (Chile)
Other Name Information Castro
Gender: male name
The name Castro is spelled backward: Ortsac
