Casillas

Casillas is a Spanish-origin term that functions both as a surname and as a place name. The word casilla means a small house, hut, or shed, and the surname originated as a toponymic identifier for people from places named Casillas or from localities characterized by such structures. Over time, Casillas has become established in Spanish-speaking countries as a family name carried by numerous individuals in various fields.

Notable people with the surname include Iker Casillas (born 1981), a Spanish former professional football goalkeeper who spent the bulk of his career with Real Madrid and the Spain national team. He helped Spain win the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship in 2008, among other achievements, and is widely regarded as one of the era’s top goalkeepers.

Geography and usage: Casillas is the name of several places in Spain and in Latin American countries, reflecting the historical spread of Spanish settlement and the common practice of naming settlements after characteristic features such as casillas. In many cases, these localities are small or rural, and the exact status of each Casillas can vary (village, district, or parish) by country and region.

See also: Casilla, the singular form, which appears in various contexts in Spanish-language geography, law, and everyday language. The term Casillas may also appear in compound place names or in demographic and historical records associated with Spanish nomenclature.