Castro Quesada

Meaning

A compound surname combining Castro (castle or fortified settlement) with Quesada (a place name).

Etymology

Castro derives from Latin 'castrum' (fort), while Quesada is a toponym from Andalusia. This compound form indicates family connections to fortified settlements and specific regions.

About the Castro Quesada Surname

A Spanish compound surname combining two topographic place references from different regions. Such surnames often indicate noble lineage or significant property holdings.

Distribution

Found in Spain, particularly in Andalusia, and among Spanish diaspora in the Americas.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Castro Quesada Surname