Sartain

Descriptive

Meaning

Certain or assured, possibly indicating a reliable or trustworthy person.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'sertain' meaning 'certain' or 'sure,' which entered English through Norman influence. The name may have been applied as a descriptive epithet.

About the Sartain Surname

A descriptive surname derived from a medieval adjective meaning 'certain' or 'sure.' The name reflects medieval practices of applying character descriptors as surnames.

Distribution

Rare, found in England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Sartain Surname

A.E. Sartain

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