Show ContentsDe santi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname De santi is patronymic in origin, meaning it was based on the first name of a forefather. In this case, De santi 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 De santi family

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

Early History of the De santi family

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De santi 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 De santi 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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United States De santi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

De santi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Enrichetta Desanti, aged 23, who arrived in America, in 1892
  • Giuseppe DeSanti, aged 21, who arrived in America, in 1892
  • Isabella Desanti, aged 70, who arrived in America, in 1892
De santi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Antonio DeSanti, aged 13, who arrived in America from Atena, Italy, in 1904
  • Berenzio Desanti, aged 35, who arrived in America from Badio, Italy, in 1907
  • Alberto DeSanti, aged 18, who arrived in America from Massarosa, Italy, in 1907
  • Giovanni Desanti, aged 18, who arrived in America from Varlan, Austria, in 1910
  • Ernesto Desanti, aged 17, who arrived in America from Yutrovacgna, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name De santi (post 1700) +

  • Antonio Álvarez Desanti (b. 1958), Costa Rican businessman and politician


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