Description:
The Castanos are a Spanish surname. It is derived from the Castilian place-name Castaneda, which is derived from the Latin castanea meaning chestnut tree. The Castanos are a prominent and ancient family, tracing their lineage back to the 12th century. The Castanos were originally from the province of Burgos, but have spread throughout Spain and the world. The Castanos are considered to be a noble and distinguished family, and their surnames reflect this. There are many variations of the Castanos surname, including Castano, Castaño, Castano-Lopez, Castañeda, Castañeda-Pardo, Castañeda-Sanchez, Castañez, and Castañez-Mora.