The Santos Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Santos
Santos (dos Santos / de los Santos) is an ancient Spanish and Portuguese noble surname derived from Spanish and Portuguese santos (meaning "saints," originally given to a child born on All Saints' Day—Todos os Santos—or an ancestor associated with church manors and sanctuaries). Originating in Northern Spain and Portugal during the early Middle Ages, the House of Santos established prominent seats, producing Knights of Santiago, royal officers, sea captains, and colonial magistrates who expanded across the Iberian Peninsula, Brazil, and the Americas.
The symbolism of the Santos coat of arms
Visually pure and maritime, the Santos coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three argent / silver or white wavy horizontal bands (barry wavy azure and argent of six). In classical Iberian heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and unyielding faith, while the three silver wavy horizontal bands denote river lordship, ocean navigation, fluid adaptability, and navigating life's turbulent challenges with calm, unblemished strength. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of blue and silver feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Portuguese and Spanish armorial registers and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Don João dos Santos (16th Century): Portuguese Dominican scholar, historian, and explorer.
Doña Maria dos Santos (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Lisbon charters.
Don Francisco dos Santos (18th Century): High-ranking naval officer and magistrate.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
Don’t see your family name?
I’m always happy to add new crests and products to the collection, so please get in touch if you can’t find what you're looking for. ⚜️
