About Santell
The surname Santell is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Santello, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Santo. The name Santo is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sacred." Therefore, the surname Santell likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered holy or pious. It may have been given to individuals who displayed religious devotion or had a connection to the church.
The surname Santell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Santell 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 Santell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Santell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Santell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.