Hernández

Hernández is a widespread Spanish patronymic surname that became common around the 15th century. It means son of Hernán, Hernando, or Fernando, the Spanish version of the Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is also a common variant of the name. Hernandes and Fernandes are their Portuguese equivalents.

Hernandez
PronunciationSpanish: [eɾˈnandeθ]
Language(s)Spanish
Origin
MeaningSon of Hernando or Hernán
Region of originSpain, Latin America
Other names
Variant form(s)Fernández, Hernandes, Fernandes
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