LANCASTLE
Lancastle
Lancastle is a surname of English origin that is believed to be locational, deriving from a place called Lancaster in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The place name itself is said to be derived from the Old English elements 'Lon', meaning Roman, and 'castra', meaning fortification or walled town.
The Lancastle surname is likely to have originated from individuals living in or near Lancaster, or people who had migrated from Lancaster to other regions, adopting the name to identify their origins. As with many locational surnames, it has been passed down through generations and is now found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the Lancastle surname may have diverse backgrounds and histories, but they are united by this common ancestral link to the town of Lancaster. The Lancastle name reflects the rich tapestry of British history and the movement of people within the British Isles.
Famous bearers of the Lancastle surname may have made contributions to various fields such as arts, sciences, politics, and more. The Lancastle name carries with it a legacy of heritage and identity that connects individuals to their ancestral roots in Lancashire and the wider historical context of the British Isles.
There are approximately 131 people named Lancastle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lancastle.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Albert
- Calum
- Craig
- Derek
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Robert
- Sc
- Simon
- Steven
- Thomas
- Trevor
Female
- Georgina
- Heidi
- Joanne
- Julia
- Justine
- Louise
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Tina
- Tracey
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