About Castelein
The surname Castelein is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "casteel" meaning "castle" and the suffix "-lein" which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Castelein can be interpreted as "little castle" or "castle dweller." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a castle, or it could have been a surname given to someone who had a strong or imposing presence.
The surname Castelein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Castelein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Castelein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Castelein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.