De Sanctis Family Crest & Name History

Bearers of the name De Sanctis share their surname's story with De Santis, its better-known spelling. It grew out of a personal name: “Of Santo, "holy”.

How the spelling arose

Records show De Sanctis as one of the forms De Santis took over time. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Santi and Desanti.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the De Santis surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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