3,653 Global CASTELLI Family Members

CASTELLI Family History

Recorded in over seventy spellings forms ranging from Castle (English), Castel and Chateau (France), Castello, Castelli and Casselli (Italy), and many others, this interesting surname is of Roman (Latin) origins. It is derived from the word 'casa' meaning a castle or fortified buildings, and especially the residence of a feudal lord. It is said that the name could also have denoted one who lived and worked at such a place, including a guard or watch keeper. This type of residential or topographical surname was amongst the earliest created, since both natural and man-made features in the landscape provided easily recognisable distinguishing names.