About Castens
The surname Castens is of Danish origin and is derived from the personal name "Kasten," which itself is a variant of the Germanic name "Gaston." The name "Gaston" is derived from the Germanic elements "gasti," meaning "stranger" or "guest," and "haim," meaning "home" or "dwelling." Therefore, the surname Castens likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kasten or Gaston, and it signifies "son of Kasten" or "son of Gaston."
The surname Castens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Castens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Castens is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Castens" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Castens."