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Hernandez Family History
Hernandez Genealogy & Family TreeHernandez is a Spanish name first found in Castile, Spain, in the 9th Century, but came into popular usage starting in the 15th Century. In Spanish, adding an “ez” to the end of the name means “son of”—thus, Hernandez means “son of Hernan” or its close derivative, “son of Fernan.” It comes from the Spanish words “faro” meaning “journey” and “nano” meaning “brave.” Roots of this name are also found in Portugal. It is the fifteenth most popular name in the United States.
Other spellings include “Hernandes.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Jay Hernandez (Crazy/Beautiful, Hostel, World Trade Center), American singer Peter Hernandez (better known as Bruno Mars), and American singer David Hernandez (contestant on American Idol, season 7). The first Hernandez to come to the Americas was Cayetano Hernandez in Puerto Rico in 1803.
Hernandez Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Blanche Viola Hernandez -- --, 1884 September 1, 1949 Louisiana
- Juanita Hernandez -- --, 1886 August 19, 1980
- Bartolome Hernandez -- --, 1773
- Socorro Margarita Hernandez
- Lucia Catalina Rodriguez Hernandez -- --, 1685 October 15, 1730
Hernandez Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Carmelite Lenan Hernandez -- --, 1840 February 21, 1923 Louisiana
- Pierre Hernandez -- --, 1821 December 0, 1863 Louisiana
- Felicita Hernandez -- --, 1921 July 28, 2009 California
- Juana Hernandez -- --, 1758 March 9, 1825 Canary Islands
- Alfonso Lazaro Hernandez -- --, 1914 December 0, 1986 Texas
