Desantos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Desantos

What does the name Desantos mean?

The Desantos surname is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," which meant "blameless" or "holy," and is also the root of the English word "Saint." Thus the first bearers of this name were most likely strongly religious. It is also thought that this name was sometimes given to those born on All Saints' Day.

Early Origins of the Desantos family

The surname Desantos was first found in Andalucia, a vast region that once encompassed much of the Southern part of the Iberian peninsula.

Early History of the Desantos family

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Desantos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Santos, Santo, Espirito Santo, Santero and others.

Early Notables of the Desantos family

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Desantos migration to the United States +

Desantos Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sergis A. DeSantos, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1892

Desantos Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ercola DeSantos, aged 19, who settled in America from So. American, Buenos Aires, in 1911
Francisco DeSantos, aged 33, who landed in America from Para, Brazil, in 1917
Manuel DeSantos, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Desantos (post 1700) +

José Luis Alonso de Santos (b. 1942), Spanish dramatist, winner of the 1985 National Theater Prize