Puig (surname)

Puig is a Catalan surname. It is a topographic name originating from the Catalan word "puig," meaning "hill" or "peak." It was likely originally given to someone who lived on or near a hill.

Distribution:

The surname Puig is most common in Catalonia, Spain, and also found in other parts of Spain, France, and Latin America, particularly in countries with a history of Catalan or Spanish emigration.

Notable People with the Surname Puig:

• Yasiel Puig: A Cuban professional baseball outfielder.
• Monica Puig: A Puerto Rican professional tennis player.
• Núria Puig i Barata: A Catalan economist and academic.
• Salvador Puig Antich: A Catalan anarchist executed during the Francoist dictatorship in Spain.