The Santana Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Santana, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Santana family crest.
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Origin of the Santana name
Santana is a contracted form of Santa Ana, "Saint Anne", the mother of the Virgin Mary. It was a habitational name from places named after her, or a devotional name. The surname is especially common in the Canary Islands, from where many settlers took it to Cuba, Venezuela and Puerto Rico, and it is widespread in Brazil and Mexico.
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This overview covers the Santana name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Dominican Republic and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Santana name FAQ
What does the Santana name mean?
Saint Anne. Common variants include Santa Ana, Sant'Anna, Santanna.
Where does the Santana surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Brazil.
Is there a Santana coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Santana crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Santana coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.