Postiga

Postiga is a Portuguese surname. The exact origin is not widely documented in accessible references, but it is generally considered to be of Portuguese origin and is most commonly found in Portugal and among Portuguese-speaking communities around the world. Like many surnames, it may have toponymic roots or derive from an archaic term that has since faded from common usage.

Notable people with the surname include Hélder Postiga (born 1982), a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a striker and was capped for the Portugal national team. He had a long career with multiple clubs in Portugal and abroad, contributing to the national team during his career.

The surname is carried by individuals across various Lusophone countries and among the Portuguese diaspora, with communities in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. In addition to sports figures, people named Postiga have appeared in diverse professional fields, reflecting the broader distribution of Portuguese families worldwide.