Santistevan Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The distinguished Spanish surname Santistevan is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez."

Santistevan Early Origins

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The surname Santistevan was first found in Galicia, in the northwestern region of Spain.

Santistevan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Estévez, Estevez, Estébez, Estebez, Esteva, Estevas, Estebas, Esteve, Esteves, Estévan, Estevan, Estéban, Esteban, Estébanez, Estebanez, Estévanez, Estevanez and many more.

Santistevan Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Santistevan research. Another 610 words (44 lines of text) covering the years 1037, 1129, and 1139 are included under the topic Early Santistevan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Santistevan Early Notables (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family were eighteenth century Spanish composer Pablo Esteve y Grimau; nineteenth century Spanish journalist and politician Agustín Esteban Collantes; nineteenth century Spanish military officer...

Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Santistevan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Santistevan Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Julia Santistevan, aged 38, who settled in America from Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America in 1917
Luis Santistevan, aged 31, who emigrated to the United States from Lima, Peru, in 1923
Maria Santistevan, aged 31, who landed in America from Lima, Peru, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Santistevan (post 1700)

Bailey Joseph Santistevan Sr. (1901-1954), American baseball coach

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Other References

Colletta, John P. They Came in Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
Rolland, and H.V. Rolland. Armorial Général by J.B. Rietstap. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. 1967. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-209).
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo. Diccionario Heráldico y Genealógico de Apellidos Españoles y Americanos 88 Volumes. Madrid: A. Marzo. Print.
Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
Chronological list of passengers to Spanish America (including Florida and Louisiana, 1538-1559). From documents in the "Indian Archives". Sevilla. Print.
Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
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The Santistevan Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Santistevan Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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