Sastre is a Spanish occupational surname that is the cognate of the Italian Sarto, both ultimately derived from Latin sartor meaning 'tailor' (from sarcio 'to mend'). The surname thus originally referred to someone who made or repaired clothing, a common occupation across medieval Europe.
Distribution
The name is particularly common in Spain and Latin American countries, reflecting the Spanish language and culture. As with many occupational surnames, it likely arose independently in various regions rather than from a single progenitor.
Notable Bearers
Several notable individuals bear the surname Sastre across various fields:
- Alfonso Sastre (1926–2021), influential Spanish playwright and essayist.
- Carlos Sastre (born 1975), Spanish professional cyclist, winner of the 2008 Tour de France.
- Inés Sastre (born 1973), Spanish model and actress known for roles in European cinema.
- Elvira Sastre (born 1992), acclaimed Spanish poet and writer.
- Fernand Sastre (1923–1998), French football official, president of the French Football Federation.
- Antonio Sastre (1911–1987), Argentine footballer who represented his country in international competition.
- Jaume Sastre (born 1959), Spanish teacher, writer, and activist for the Catalan language.
- Joan Sastre, the name of multiple Spanish athletes, including a basketball player (born 1991) and a footballer (born 1997).
- Eduardo Sastre (1910–?), Argentine Olympic fencer.
- Encarnación Sastre, Spanish actress active in telenovelas.
- Marcos Sastre (1808–1897), Argentine-Uruguayan writer and education reformer.
Related Names
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- Sartre (French)
- Sarti (Italian)
- Sarto (Italian)
- Sartor (Italian)
- Sartore (Italian)
- Sartini (Italian)
Key Facts
- Meaning: Tailor
- Origin: Spanish
- Type: Occupational surname
- Usage regions: Spain, Latin America
- Related names: Sarto (Italian), Sartre (French), Sartor, Sarti, etc.
Sources: Wikipedia — Sastre