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Name De Soto
Type Settlement
Pronounced Pron. /də.ˈsoʊ.toʊ/(American English)
Other Forms FormsDeSoto
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Meaning & History

From the Spanish surname De Soto. Various cities in the United States are named for Hernando De Soto, a Spanish conquistador. However, the city in Texas was named for Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor dedicated to the community.
Added 10/11/2024 by fisher_king_22