Santana (surname)

Santana is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. The surname is prevalent in various Latin American countries. It is used by the following people:

Athletes

  • Dennis Santana (born 1996), pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Ervin Santana (born 1982), Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
  • Johan Santana (born 1979), pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Manuel Santana (1938–2021), tennis player
  • Rodrigão (Rodrigo Santana, born 1979), Brazilian volleyball player
  • Tito Santana (born 1953), ring name of American professional wrestler Merced Solis

Football (soccer) players

Entertainers

Other

  • Alencar Santana (born 1976), Brazilian politician
  • Bianca Santana (born 1984), Brazilian writer, researcher, journalist and teacher
  • Deborah Santana (née King; born 1951), American social justice activist and ex-wife of Carlos Santana
  • Pedro Santana (1801–1864), first President of the Dominican Republic

See also