Santiago is both a

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas **Spanish cuisine **Spanish history **Spanish culture ...

and Portuguese

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

. The surname Santiago was first found in Galicia,

Spain Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur ...

. 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 A toponymic surname or habitational surname or byname is a surname or byname derived from a place 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.

People

Adalberto Santiago Adalberto Santiago (born April 23, 1937) is an internationally known salsa singer. Career Born April 23, 1937, in Pozas barrio, Ciales, Puerto Rico, Adalberto's relaxed and flawless lead vocals are among the best in the salsa genre of Latin ...

(born 1937), Puerto Rican salsa singer * Americo Santiago (born 1951), American politician *

Anuel AA Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago (born November 26, 1992), known professionally as Anuel AA, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Often called "The God of Latin trap" by himself and major Latin artists. His music often contains samples and interpola ...

irth name: Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago(born 1992), Puerto Rican singer *

Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965) is a Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played for 20 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2005, most prominently as a member of the ...

(born 1965), Puerto Rican baseball player * Benito Santiago Jr. (born 1989), son of the above; Puerto Rican basketball player * Brytiago irth name: Bryan Cancel Santiago(born 1992), Puerto Rican singer * Carlos E. Santiago, Puerto Rican economist and educator, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee * Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago (1918–1963), beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001; first Puerto Rican and first Caribbean-born layperson to be beatified * Carlos Manuel Santiago (1926–2008), Puerto Rican baseball player * Charles Santiago (born 1960), Malaysian politician * Daniel Santiago (born 1976), Puerto Rican former NBA basketball player *

Eddie Santiago Eddie Santiago (born Eduardo Santiago Rodríguez, August 18, 1955) is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. He is one of the great figures of this musical genre, with popular songs such as “Me Haces Falta Tú" on Soy el Mismo, “Lluvia" on Sigo ...

(born 1955), Puerto Rican salsa singer * Eduardo Santiago Delpín, Puerto Rican surgeon; wrote the first book in Spanish about organ transplants * Elena Santiago (1941–2021), Spanish writer *

Emílio Santiago Emílio Vitalino Santiago (6 December 1946 – 20 March 2013), known as Emílio Santiago, was a Brazilian singer. Biography Early years Attending college at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Law School in the 1970s, where he graduated ...

(1946–2013), Brazilian singer * Esmeralda Santiago (born 1948), Puerto Rican author * Emile Santiago (1899–1995), American costume designer * Ezequiel Santiago (1973–2019), American politician * Hector Santiago (born 1987), American baseball player * Héctor Santiago-Colón (1942–1968), Puerto Rican soldier, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor * Herman Santiago (born 1941), Puerto Rican rock and roll singer; composed song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" *

Hugo Santiago Hugo Santiago Muchnick (12 December 1939 – 27 February 2018) was an Argentine film director. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and lived in France from 1959 until his death in 2018. Santiago studied Literature, Philosophy and Music. From 1959- ...

(1939–2018), Argentine film director * Irene Santiago, peace negotiator from the

Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ...

* Jesús Manuel Santiago, Filipino poet and musician *

Joey Santiago Joseph Alberto Santiago (born June 10, 1965) is a Filipino-American guitarist and composer. Active since 1986, Santiago is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the alternative rock band Pixies. After the band's breakup in 1993, ...

(born 1965), Filipino-American guitarist of ''The Pixies and The Martinis'' * Jordan Santiago (born 1991), Canadian soccer player and coach * Jorge Santiago (born 1980), retired Brazilian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...

* José Manuel Fernández Santiago (born 1958), Spanish politician * Luis Santiago (1977–2005), Filipino TV director * Manny Santiago (born 1985), Puerto Rican skateboarder * Manuel Santiago Mendoza, Puerto Rican politician * Manuela Santiago Collazo (1936–2010), Puerto Rican politician; Mayor of Vieques * Margaret Santiago (1931–2018), American museum registrar * María Elena Santiago (born 1932), widow of American rock and roll pioneer

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was a central and pioneering figure of rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texa ...

* Marikit Santiago (born 1985), Filipina-Australian artist * Marvin Santiago (1947–2004), Puerto Rican salsa music singer * Miriam Defensor Santiago (1945–2016), Filipino politician * Nellie R. Santiago (born 1943), American politician; New York state senator * O. J. Santiago (born 1974), Canadian NFL player * Rafael Santiago Maria (born 1984), Brazilian footballer known as Santiago * Ramón Santiago (born 1979), American baseball player and coach *

Randy Santiago Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, musician, director, producer and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr ...

(born 1960), Filipino singer and actor *

Renoly Santiago Renoly Santiago (born March 15, 1974) is a Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican actor, singer and writer known for his appearances in films such as ''Dangerous Minds'', ''Hackers (film), Hackers'' and ''Con Air'', and in television series such as ''Touched ...

(born 1974), Puerto Rican actor * Richard Santiago (born 1970), Puerto Rican boxer * Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born 1956), American actor and playwright *

Saundra Santiago Saundra Santiago (born April 13, 1957) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Detective Gina Calabrese in the NBC original crime drama series ''Miami Vice'' (1984–1990). She also played Carmen Santos on the CBS soap opera ''G ...

(born 1957), American actress * Silviano Santiago (born 1936), Brazilian writer * Sonia Santiago (born 1966), Spanish-born ballerina and ballet teacher in Germany * Tony Santiago (born 1950), American military historian * Valdemiro Santiago (born 1963), Brazilian

evangelical Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestantism, Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of th ...

pastor A pastor (abbreviated to "Ps","Pr", "Pstr.", "Ptr." or "Psa" (both singular), or "Ps" (plural)) is the leader of a Christianity, Christian congregation who also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation. In Lutherani ...

and leader of the World Church of God's Power * Vidal Santiago Díaz (1910–1982), Puerto Rican political activist; barber of

Pedro Albizu Campos Pedro Albizu Campos (June 29, 1893Luis Fortuño Janeiro. ''Album Histórico de Ponce (1692–1963).'' p. 290. Ponce, Puerto Rico: Imprenta Fortuño. 1963. – April 21, 1965) was a Puerto Rican attorney and politician, and a leading figure in ...

and uncle of the novelist Esmeralda Santiago * Zoraida Santiago (born 1952), Puerto Rican singer and composer
Sergio Santiago
(Born -1974) Psicologo y reconocido terapeuta

Fictional characters

Amy Santiago Amy Santiago is a fictional character who appears in police procedural comedy television series ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' (2013–2021). Portrayed by Melissa Fumero, she works as a detective at the New York Police Department in Brooklyn's fictio ...

, a detective in Brooklyn's ninety-ninth precinct in the comedy ''

Brooklyn Nine-Nine ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' is an American police procedural sitcom television series that aired on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox, and later on NBC, from September 17, 2013, to September 16, 2021, for eight seasons and 153 episodes. Created by Dan G ...

'' * Bobby Santiago, a supporting character in ''

The Loud House ''The Loud House'' is an American animated sitcom created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only son in a ...

'' and main character in '' The Casagrandes'' ** Ronnie Anne Santiago, Bobby's sister in ''The Loud House'' and ''The Casagrandes'' ** Maria Santiago, Bobby and Ronnie Anne's mother in ''The Loud House'' and ''The Casagrandes'' ** Arturo Santiago, Bobby and Ronnie Anne's father in ''The Loud House'' and ''The Casagrandes'' * Colonel Corazon Santiago, a faction leader in the PC strategy game ''

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri ''Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri'' is a 4X video game, considered a spiritual sequel to the ''Civilization'' series. Set in a science fiction depiction of the 22nd century, the game begins as seven competing ideological factions land on the plane ...

'' *Mila Santiago, a character in Belgian series Ghost Rockers * President Luis Santiago, in the television series ''

Babylon 5 ''Babylon 5'' is an American space opera television series created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski, under the Babylonian Productions label, in association with Straczynski's Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Warner Bros. Domestic Tel ...

'' * Omar Santiago, in the television series '' Harsh Realm'' * Raphael Santiago, a vampire from

Cassandra Clare Judith Lewis (née Rumelt; born July 27, 1973), better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare, is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series ''The Mortal Instruments''. Personal life Clare was born Judith R ...

's Mortal Instruments series, as well as The Bane Chronicles, by the same author * William Santiago, a member of the

United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines or simply the Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for conducting expeditionar ...

who was murdered at the

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (), officially known as Naval Station Guantanamo Bay or NSGB, (also called GTMO, pronounced Gitmo as jargon by the U.S. military) is a United States military base located on of land and water on the shore of Guant ...

in the movie ''

A Few Good Men ''A Few Good Men'' is a 1992 American legal drama film based on Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play, produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, financed and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was written by Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and produced ...

'' * Santiago, a character in Mike Resnick's novels '' Santiago: a Myth of the Far Future'' (1986), and ''The Return of Santiago'' (2003) * Santiago, a character on the United States television show '' Friday Night Lights,'' set in

Texas Texas ( , ; or ) is the most populous U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. It borders Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the we ...

(based on Buzz Bissinger's book) * Santiago, the main character of

Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho de Souza ( , ; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel '' The Alchemist'' became an international best-seller. Early life Paulo Coelho ...

's novel '' The Alchemist'' * Santiago, a character in the novel '' Chronicle of a Death Foretold'' by

Gabriel García Márquez Gabriel José García Márquez (; 6 March 1927 – 17 April 2014) was a Colombian writer and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo () or Gabito () throughout Latin America. Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th centur ...

* Santiago, the titular character of

Ernest Hemingway Ernest Miller Hemingway ( ; July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer and journalist. Known for an economical, understated style that influenced later 20th-century writers, he has been romanticized fo ...

's ''

The Old Man and the Sea ''The Old Man and the Sea'' is a 1952 novella by the American author Ernest Hemingway. Written between December 1950 and February 1951, it was the last major fictional work Hemingway published during his lifetime. It tells the story of Santiag ...

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