Saiz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prestigious surname Saiz originated in Spain. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Saiz is derived from the extremely popular medieval given name Sancho. This given name was originally derived from the Latin name Sanctius, a derivative of "sanctus." The name owes its popularity to the fact that it was borne by a 9th century martyr of Cordova. Early Origins of the Saiz familyThe surname Saiz was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Saiz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saiz research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1019, 1370, 1550 and 1610 are included under the topic Early Saiz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Saiz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sánchez, Sanchez, Sans, Sanx, Sanz, Sainz, Sáenz, Saenz, Saiz, Sáez, Saez, Sánguez, Sanguez, Sánchiz and many more. Early Notables of the Saiz familyProminent among members of the family were Galin Sanchiz, an Aragonese nobleman of the late twelfth century; Antonio Sánchez Muñoz, thirteenth century Bishop of Albarracín; Fernán Sánchez de Valladolid, Counsellor to King Alfonso XI; Fernán Sánchez de Tovar, Admiral of the Castilian fleet in the 1370s; Juan Sánchez Manuel, Count of Carrion in the reign of King Henry III; Ferrán Sánchez Calavera, fifteenth century poet... Saiz RankingIn the United States, the name Saiz is the 5,726th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Saiz is ranked the 7,391st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Saiz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Saiz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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