Santarelli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Santarelli was originally a nickname bestowed upon someone who was born on All Saint's Day, the 1st of November, and is derived from the Latin "sanctorum."

Early Origins of the Santarelli family

The surname Santarelli was first found in Lucania, formerly Basilicata, is a territorial division of southern Italy which extended from Tyrrhenian sea, to the Gulf of Tarentum. It was named for Lucani who conquered it in the 5th century B.C. This large territory contained many towns and villages. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The family held a family seat in Matero in Basilicata, otherwise known as Lucania. They were a distinguished noble family whose first records begin in 1198 when Eustachio Santoro was Baron of Cancellara.

Early History of the Santarelli family

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Santarelli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Santoro, Santori, Santora, Santorelli, Santoriello, Santorini and many more.

Early Notables of the Santarelli family

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Santarelli migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Santarelli Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alessandria Santarelli, aged 24, who settled in America from Maenza, in 1902
Alessandro Santarelli, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Cermagnauo, in 1903
Angelo Santarelli, aged 23, who immigrated to America from Scheggia, Italy, in 1909
Antonio Santarelli, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Castelnuevo, Italy, in 1909
Andrea Santarelli, aged 31, who immigrated to the United States from Rajano, Italy, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Santarelli (post 1700) +

Andrea Santarelli (b. 1993), Italian silver medalist fencer at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Elena Santarelli (b. 1981), Italian model, television personality and actress from Latina
Giorgio Santarelli (b. 1981), Italian footballer from Fosinone, Italy; he has played professionalize since 1998
Simone Santarelli (b. 1988), Italian footballer from Rome who played for the Italy U-17 National Team (2004-2005)
Giuseppe Santarelli (1710-1790), Italian castrato, composer, choir conductor, voice teacher, and Roman Catholic priest
Antonio Santarelli (1832-1920), Italian archaeologist