About Santus
The surname Santus is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the son of a person associated with holiness or a saintly figure. The surname Santus likely originated as a religious or honorific name, denoting a family's connection to a revered individual or their devotion to religious practices.
The surname Santus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Santus 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 Santus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Santus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Santus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.