Where Does the De Soto Surname Come From?

The last name De Soto is another written form of Soto, a Spanish family name.

What is the meaning of De Soto?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Grove, thicket”.

Is De Soto the same name as Soto?

The De in front of the name is a particle that was often added to Soto in records. You may also find the name written Sotos and Souto.

Does every De Soto family have a crest?

There is no single De Soto family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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