Show ContentsSantiesteban History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished Spanish surname Santiesteban is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. 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."

Early Origins of the Santiesteban family

The surname Santiesteban was first found in Galicia, in the northwestern region of Spain.

Early History of the Santiesteban family

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Santiesteban Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Estévez, Estevez, Estébez, Estebez, Esteva, Estevas, Estebas, Esteve, Esteves, Estévan, Estevan, Estéban, Esteban, Estébanez, Estebanez, Estévanez, Estevanez and many more.

Early Notables of the Santiesteban family

Prominent among members of the family were eighteenth century Spanish composer Pablo Esteve y Grimau; nineteenth century Spanish journalist and politician Agustín Esteban Collantes; nineteenth century Spanish military officer...
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Migration of the Santiesteban family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Esteban, who voyaged to Nicaragua in the early 1500s and helped to claim that territory for the Spanish Crown. Other early migrants to the New World bearing this surname include Herná.



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