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Etymology of Sartin

What does the name Sartin mean?

The distinguished and ancient surname Sartin comes originally from the Old French "certeyn," meaning "self-assured" or "determined." The name was probably first brought to England in the wake of the Norman invasion of 1066; however, it is also thought that some branches of the Sartin family are descended from the French Huguenots who fled to England and Scotland.

Early Origins of the Sartin family

The surname Sartin was first found in London, where William Certayn is registered in the "Calendar of Letter Books" for the year 1394. The young Sartin family assumed a prominent position in the city at this time, holding lands granted by Duke William after the Conquest of 1066.

Early History of the Sartin family

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Sartin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sartain, Sartin, Sarton, Sattin, Sertin and others.

Early Notables of the Sartin family

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Sartin Ranking

the United States, the name Sartin is the 6,153rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Sartin family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Richard Sarton, who settled in Virginia in 1659; James Sartain, who was bonded out upon his arrival in America in 1756; James Sarten, who immigrated to Maryland in 1757.


Contemporary Notables of the name Sartin (post 1700) +

  • Paul Sartin (1971-2022), English singer, instrumentalist, composer and arranger, specialising in oboe and violin, best known for his work with the folk band Bellowhead


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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