Sanz Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Sanz mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Sanz name
Sanz is an Aragonese and Navarrese patronymic meaning "son of Sancho", from the medieval given name Sancho, possibly from Latin sanctus, "holy". It is the regional equivalent of Sánchez. The surname is typical of Aragon, Navarre and La Rioja, and is also found in France.
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This overview covers the Sanz name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as France, Argentina and Mexico; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Sanz name FAQ
What does the Sanz name mean?
Son of Sancho. Common variants include Sáenz, Sáez, Sánchez.
Where does the Sanz surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in France, Argentina and Mexico.
Is there a Sanz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sanz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sanz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).