Santiago (surname)

Santiago
Family name
Meaning "Saint James"
Region of origin Galicia, Spain
Language(s) of origin Spanish
Related names Santiago

Santiago is both a Spanish and Portuguese[1] surname. The surname Santiago was first found in Galicia, Spain. There are other forms that are shortening 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.[2] Santiago is a habitational name from any of the numerous places named for the dedication of churches to St. James (Sant Iago).

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