De Santis Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the De Santis surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the De Santis name
De Santis is a patronymic meaning "of the Santi", from the given name Santo, "saint, holy", often given to children born on All Saints' Day. The prefix de marks family or descent. It is common in central and southern Italy, especially Abruzzo, Lazio and Campania.
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De Santis name FAQ
What does the De Santis name mean?
Of Santo, "holy". Common variants include De Sanctis, Santi, Desanti.
Where does the De Santis surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a De Santis coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single De Santis crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized De Santis coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.