About Kastan
The surname Kastan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kastan," meaning "chestnut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with chestnut trees or had some association with chestnuts. The name may have also been given to someone with a chestnut-colored complexion or hair. Overall, the surname Kastan is associated with the chestnut tree and its characteristics.
The surname Kastan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kastan 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 Kastan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kastan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.