Santarelli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

From the historical and enchanting region of Spain emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Santarelli family. Originally, the Spanish people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in Spain is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Santarelli is a nickname type of surname for a person who was born on All Saint's Day. In the medieval chronicles, the name was originally recorded in the Latin form Sanctorum.

Early Origins of the Santarelli family

The surname Santarelli was first found in Castile, predominant among the Christian kingdoms of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Santarelli family

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Santarelli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: disanto, Santos, Santo, Santero, Dossantos, Di Santo 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