A tiny Spanish village has finally changed its name from Castrillo Matajudios, which means 'Camp Kill Jews', to Castrillo Mota de Judios (meaning Jews' Hill Camp) after long standing complaints that the name was offensive.

The official name change came after a referendum, following complaints by Mayor Lorenzo Rodriguez that the village's name needed to be corrected.

He previously argued that the village should honour its Jewish history and return to its original name.

The long awaited name change has been greeted with approval from the regional government.

Centred in the Burgos province in northern Spain, documents show the villages' original name was 'Jews' Hill Camp' and that the 'Kill Jews' name dates from 1627

The village with about 50 inhabitants, voted to change the name in 2014 after the mayor argued that the term was offensive and that the village should honor its Jewish origins

The name change was approved by the regional government of Castilla y Leon and published in the region's official gazette.

The village with about 50 inhabitants, voted to change the name in 2014 after the mayor argued that the term was offensive and that the village should honor its Jewish origins.

Centred in the Burgos province in northern Spain, documents show the villages' original name was 'Jews' Hill Camp' and that the 'Kill Jews' name dates from 1627.

The village's offensive name is believed to have come after a 1492 Spanish edict, ordering Jews to become Catholics or flee the country.

The name change was approved by the regional government of Castilla y Leon and published in the region's official gazette

The village's offensive name is believed to have come after a 1492 Spanish edict, ordering Jews to become Catholics or flee the country

The legacy of the village's roots remains strong with the official shield including the Star of David, a modern symbol of Jewish identity

The Jews who ignored the idict and chose to remain in the village were subjected to appalling abuse during the Spanish inquisition. Many Jews in Spain were burnt at the stake for their faith.

Although Jews were killed in the area, researchers believe the village got its recent name from Jewish residents who converted to Catholicism and wanted to reinforce their repudiation of Judaism to convince Spanish authorities of their loyalty.

Others suspect the change may have been an accident, possibly a mis-translation or confusion over hand writing.

Although no Jews live in the village today, many residents have ancient Jewish roots and are keen to restore pride into their heritage.

The Jews who ignored the idict and chose to remain in the village were subjected to appalling abuse during the Spanish inquisition. Many Jews in Spain were burnt at the stake for their faith

The legacy of the village's roots remains strong with the official shield including the Star of David, a modern symbol of Jewish identity.

Spain's lower house of parliament this month approved a law setting a citizenship path for the descendants of Jews who were forced to flee the country centuries ago.

Castilla Matajudios is not the only place in Spain, where its name has caused some serious controversy.

In the south of Spain, an ancient southeastern town called Valle de Matamoros is located.

Valle de Matamoros translates as 'Kill Muslims Valley' and locals to be in no hurry to change their town's name.