| Pronunciation | English: /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/, US also /ˌsɑːn-/;[1] 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 |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Santhiago |
Santiago is both a Spanish and Portuguese[2] 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.[3] Santiago is a habitational name from any of the numerous places named for the dedication of churches to St. James (Sant Iago).
- ^ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ^ "Portuguese Surnames - Behind the Name".
- ^ Santiago Surname origin.