About Santa
The surname Santa is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It is often used as a surname for individuals who have a connection to a religious or saintly figure, or it may have been given as a nickname to someone who was considered pious or virtuous. The surname Santa can also be found in other cultures, such as Portuguese and Catalan, with similar meanings.
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The surname Santa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Santa 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 Santa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Santa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Santa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.