Santore History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Santore

What does the name Santore mean?

The Santore 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 Santore family

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

Early History of the Santore family

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Santore Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Santore family

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Migration of the Santore family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Sebastián Santos, who arrived in America in 1517; Francisco Santos, who arrived in New Spain in 1534; Juan de los Santos, who arrived in Rio de la Plata in 1594.

Contemporary Notables of the name Santore (post 1700) +

Maria Monica Santore, American materials scientist whose research involves the surfaces of soft materials, including adhesion, lubrication, membrane assembly, and nanoscale patterns on the surfaces of microparticles
Charles Santore (1935-2019), American illustrator, best known for his children's books and his celebrity portraits for TV Guide