Ancient history

Where does the surname Castaneda originate?

Castaneda is a surname of Spanish origin. It is patronymic derived from the given name Castaño, originally a diminutive form of the Old Spanish word castaño meaning "chestnut". The surname Castaneda is first recorded in the 13th century in the Kingdom of Castile. Since the 16th century, the name has also been common in Latin America.