Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: KAH-stroh, /ˈkæstroʊ/, K AE S T R OW
Popularity Rank: #11,459
Derived from the Spanish word 'castro', which means 'fortress' or 'castle'. It is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
The name Castro is of Spanish origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Castro is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Colombia, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAH-stroh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkæstroʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE S T R OW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Castro is recorded 4,271 times globally, ranking it as the 11,459th most common name worldwide.
Castro is most prevalent in United States of America, with 705 occurrences, making it the 3,860th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Castro is found among 1 in every 1720 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,860 | 1 : 2,566 |
| South Africa | #3,246 | 1 : 4,509 |
| Colombia | #2,795 | 1 : 2,692 |
| Mexico | #2,873 | 1 : 2,634 |
| Guatemala | #1,459 | 1 : 1,720 |
| Chile | #3,410 | 1 : 5,211 |
| Nigeria | #5,907 | 1 : 10,354 |
| France | #9,337 | 1 : 11,854 |
| Brazil | #5,308 | 1 : 7,516 |
| Peru | #4,774 | 1 : 9,006 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Castro from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2024 12:05 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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