Show ContentsSantoni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Santoni is patronymic in origin, meaning it was based on the first name of a forefather. In this case, Santoni is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "devout," thus the original bearer of the name was known to be a holy and devout person.

Early Origins of the Santoni family

The surname Santoni was first found in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Piedmont, Lombardy and Tuscany.

Early History of the Santoni family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Santoni research. The year 1433 is included under the topic Early Santoni History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Santoni Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: De Santi, De Santis, Santo, Santucci, Santino, De Sanctis and many more.

Early Notables of the Santoni family

Prominent among members of the family was Teodoro Santi di Alessandria, who waged war in Inghilterra, in the 10th century, under the flag of Arnolfo VI, count...
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Santoni Ranking

In France, the name Santoni is the 2,020th most popular surname with an estimated 3,095 people with that name. 1


United States Santoni migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Santoni Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Albert Santoni, aged 28, who landed in America from Tossoferrata, Italy, in 1910
  • Carlo Santoni, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Molaggano, Italy, in 1910
  • Attilio Santoni, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Guaritia, Italy, in 1913
  • Bigino Santoni, aged 23, who landed in America from Chicti, Italy, in 1913
  • Abranno Santoni, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Colonnella, Italy, in 1913
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Contemporary Notables of the name Santoni (post 1700) +

  • Reni Santoni (1939-2020), American film, television and voice actor, known for playing Poppie on the television sitcom Seinfeld and Chico González in Dirty Harry
  • Dante Santoni Jr. (b. 1960), American politician, Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
  • Nicola Santoni (b. 1979), Italian former association football goalkeeper
  • Elisa Santoni (b. 1987), Italian two-time gold, five-time silver and five-time bronze medalist rhythmic gymnast
  • Joël Santoni (1943-2018), French film director and screenwriter
  • Rodrigo Santoni (b. 1981), Argentine footballer
  • Carlos Vázquez Santoni, Puerto Rican engineer


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