About Desantis
The surname Desantis is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Sante," which means "saint" in Italian. The prefix "De" signifies "of" or "from," indicating a connection to a particular place or family. Therefore, Desantis can be interpreted to mean "of/from Sante" or "belonging to the family of Sante." It is a patronymic surname, suggesting that it was originally used to identify or distinguish a person based on their relationship to someone named Sante.
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The surname Desantis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desantis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Desantis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Desantis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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