Sartre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Sartre

What does the name Sartre mean?

The French surname Sartre is of occupational origin, as it is derived from the type of work the original bearer did, or the profession he pursued. In this particular case, the name is based on the Latin word "sartor," which literally means "tailor." Thus, the original bearer of the surname Sartre was a tailor by profession.

Early Origins of the Sartre family

The surname Sartre was first found in the region of Languedoc, where the family had been established for many centuries, and held many lands and estates.

Early History of the Sartre family

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Sartre Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sartes, Sartou, Sarthou, Sarto, Sartori, Sastre and others.

Early Notables of the Sartre family

Llorenç de Sartres, a 15th century painter

Sartre Ranking

In France, the name Sartre is the 5,007^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Sartre family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Sartori who arrived in New Orleans in 1850 at the age of 22; and Martin Sartori, who settled in New Orleans in 1850.

Contemporary Notables of the name Sartre (post 1700) +

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), French novelist, philosopher, dramatist and critic. In 1964 he was offered the Nobel Prize for Literature, but he refused

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/