About Castriotta
The surname Castriotta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "castro," meaning "castle" or "fortress." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near or worked in a castle or fortress. The suffix "-otta" is a diminutive, suggesting a smaller or secondary castle. Therefore, the surname Castriotta can be interpreted as "little castle" or "castle dweller." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had a connection to a castle or fortress, either as a resident, a worker, or someone who owned or managed such a property.
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The surname Castriotta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Castriotta 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 Castriotta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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