Surname Sontagh - Meaning and Origin

Sontagh: What does the surname Sontagh mean?

The surname Sontagh is a variant of the English and German surname Sontag. It is a habitational name derived from a place where people with this surname used to live. It is believed to originally be derived from the German word "Sonstag," which means Sunday, or "the day of rest" which likely reflects the origins of the surname and the religion associated with those who chose it.

The earliest recorded form of the surname was found in the Roll of the Battle Abbey in 1241 as ad Sonndaga. It is believed to have come to England with a family of German settlers in the 11th century. It is also believed to be a corruption of Sonntag, meaning "the Grace of God" or "the merciful Lord," reflecting their religious faith.

There are many variations in spelling of the surname, commonly seen in the US, such as Sonteg, Sonnich, Sonne, Sonntag, Sunntag, Soundag, and Sontaugh.

The name Sontagh is still popular in England, particularly in the Lancashire area, and is also found in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and other parts of Europe. It is a surname rich in history and heritage, likely personified by those who bear it today.

Sontagh: Where does the name Sontagh come from?

The surname Sontagh is present throughout Europe. It is an aggregated form of the surname Sandt, originating in Germany and Holland and is now seen in Austria, Belgium, England, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland and Sweden. The Sontagh spelling can also be found in America, where many immigrants from Europe settled in the 18th century. This may be a result of Americanised spellings or peoples' original German spelling of the surname slowly morphing over time. In Germany, the Sontagh name is still prominent in the northern regions, particularly in the states of Lower Saxony, Saxony, and Hesse. In the United States, the surname is much more spread out, but is most commonly found in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, as well as California and Georgia. The surname Sontagh is also found in parts of Australia, Canada, and South America.

Variations of the surname Sontagh

The surname Sontagh is of English and German origin. It is an anglicised version of either the German surname Sandtagh, from a location in the Low Countries, or the English surname Santeigge, from a place name.

Variants of the surname include Santag, Santagg, Sandtag, Sandtagg, Sandtage, Saendtage, Santegge, Santeige, Santeig, Santeigge, Santeige, Santigge, Santeage, Sainteige, Santeege, and Santeeg.

Spellings of the surname include Sontage, Sontege, Sontag, Sonteige, Sontagg, Santage, Santigges, Santeeage, and Sandtagge.

Surnames of the same origin include Sontag, Sonntag, Santog, and Stontag. The German surname Sonntag is derived from the same origin as Sontagh, with ‘Sonntag’ meaning Sunday, the day of the sun. The German surname Santog is derived from the same origin, derived from ‘santer’ meaning leader. Lastly, Stontag or Stontagg is derived from German and Dutch origins and could either be derived from a location (Stontagge/Stontege), or could mean ‘standing tuesday’, indicating that the bearer of the surname Stontag may have originated from the day Tuesday.

Famous people with the name Sontagh

• Tim Sontag: American guitarist, record producer and author
• Pete Sontag: retired American Major League Baseball catcher
• Miles Sontag: former chairman of the California Republican Party
• Pere Sontag: award-winning film and television composer
• Agnes Sontag: German-born opera singer based in New York City
• Paul Sontag: Austrian actor, comedian, and musician
• David Sontag: Swedish-American mathematician
• Elizabeth Sontag: American voice actress for such titles as Cowboy Bebop and Princess Tutu
• Edmund Sontag: American composer and professor of music
• Schuyler Sontag: former professional football running back

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