Castle — This interesting name is of early medieval English topographical origin, and is derived from the Anglo Norman French castel , castle, fortified building or set of buildings, especially the residence of a feudal lord. The name could also have… … Surnames reference
Castel (surname) — Castel is a surname, and may refer to:* Charles Irénée Castel de Saint Pierre (1658 1743), French writer * Jean Gabriel Castel (born 1925), Canadian law professor * Louis Bertrand Castel (1688 1757), French mathematician * René Richard Louis… … Wikipedia
Waldeck Castle — Castle Waldeck in the Gemarkung of the village Dorweiler, in Dommershausen, in the Rhein Hunsrück Kreis circle in Rheinland Pfalz. It was the master seat of the Hunsrücker Family Boos.The ruin is situated high over the Baybach valley. William I… … Wikipedia
Dunduff Castle — Dunduff, South Ayrshire, Scotland GB grid reference NS2719216370 … Wikipedia
Earl Castle Stewart — Earl Castle Stewart, in the County of Tyrone, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1800 for Andrew Stuart, 1st Viscount Castle Stuart. The Stewart family descends from Sir Walter Stewart (died 1425), younger son of Murdoch… … Wikipedia
Corbett (surname) — Corbett, was first found in Pays de Caux,Normandy with a Norman Baron named Corbet le Normand (Corbet the Northman) he was born in early 11th century AD.The name Corbett roughly means The Raven .And more than likely comes from the word Corb ,one… … Wikipedia
Douglas (surname) — For the Scottish family of Douglas see Earl of Douglas, Earl of Angus or House of Douglas. Douglas Family name Meaning black stream Region of origin Scotland Footnotes … Wikipedia
Strickland (surname) — Strickland Coat of Arms The English surname Strickland is derived from the Norse word Stercaland, which is found in Westmorland to the south of Penrith. It did not become a family name until after 1179, when Walter de Castlecarrock married… … Wikipedia
Dykes (surname) — Dykes is a British surname which may originate from the hamlet of Dykesfield[1][2] in Burgh by Sands, Cumbria in the north of England. Due to its close proximity to the English and Scottish borders, the surname Dykes has also been found in… … Wikipedia
McGuire (surname) — McGuire is a surname of Irish origin, from the Gaelic Mag Uidhir . The name means son of Odhar Some historical background indicates the name Mag Uidhir, Maguire or McGuire stems from the Magi of Éire who were the priests of ancient Ireland. The… … Wikipedia
