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).

Santiago
PronunciationEnglish: /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡ/, US also /ˌsɑːn-/;[1]
Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo]
Tagalog: [santɪago], alternately [-tʃa-]
Language(s)Spanish
Origin
Word/nameGalician, Spanish, Portuguese
Meaning"Saint James"
Region of originGalicia, Spain
Other names
Variant form(s)Santhiago

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  1. ^ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
  2. ^ "Portuguese Surnames - Behind the Name".
  3. ^ Santiago Surname origin.