The Santos Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Santos, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Santos family crest.
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Origin of the Santos name
Santos means "saints" in Spanish and Portuguese. It was often given to children born on All Saints' Day, or as a habitational name from places called Santos. The surname is extremely common in Portugal, Brazil and Spanish America, and frequent in Spain.
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This overview covers the Santos name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Brazil, Mexico and Portugal; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Santos name FAQ
What does the Santos name mean?
Saints. Common variants include De Santos, Santtos, Dos Santos.
Where does the Santos surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Brazil, Mexico and Portugal.
Is there a Santos coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Santos crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Santos 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).