Sampietro

Sampietro is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Pietro, the Italian form of Peter. "San" or "Samp-" indicates "Saint" before the name, essentially meaning "Son of Saint Peter" or "Related to Saint Peter." The surname likely originated as a way to identify individuals whose ancestors were named after the Apostle Saint Peter, a foundational figure in Christianity. The name's geographical distribution is primarily within Italy, with notable concentrations in various regions. Variations of the name, reflecting regional dialectal differences, may exist.