Santiago (surname)

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Santiago
PronunciationEnglish: /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡ/ , US also /ˌsɑːn-/ ; [1]
Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo]
Tagalog: [santɪago] , alternately [-tʃa-]
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).

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References

  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.