The Santoro Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Santoro, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Santoro family crest.
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Origin of the Santoro name
Santoro comes from the Latin phrase festum omnium sanctorum, the feast "of all the saints". It was usually given to a child born or baptized around All Saints' Day, 1 November, and became a family name. Santoro is concentrated in southern Italy, especially Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, and travelled widely with emigrants.
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This overview covers the Santoro name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Santoro name FAQ
What does the Santoro name mean?
Of the saints (All Saints' Day). Common variants include Santori, Santorelli, Santorio.
Where does the Santoro surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Santoro coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Santoro crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Santoro 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.