Santiago (surname)
| Pronunciation | English: /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/, US also /ˌsɑːn-/; Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo] Tagalog: [santɪago], alternately [-tʃa-] |
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| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Galician, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Meaning | "Saint James" |
| Region of origin | Galicia, Spain |
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| Variant form(s) | Santhiago |
Santiago is both a Spanish and Portuguese surname. The surname Santiago was first found in Galicia, Spain. There are other forms that are shortened versions of Santiago: Sant, Santo, Sancto, Sancti, Sanct, Sanctis Santi. Also, these spellings apply to all the righteous men of the Calendar of the days of the Patron Saints. Santiago is a habitational name from any of the numerous places named for the dedication of churches to St. James (Sant Iago).
The name de Santiago / Sousa de Santiago is also the name of an Afro-Creole noble family with roots in Portugal and Spain. Descendants can be found in Puerto Rico, Portugal, Louisiana, Cuba, and Brazil.