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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
- Marco Antonio Hernandez -- --, 1955 December 0, 1998
- Adilie Hernandez -- --, 1833 December 0, 1865 Louisiana
- Amparo Hernandez -- --, 1886 November 11, 1973
- Estela Hernandez -- --, 1913 June 27, 1980 Texas
- Jacinto Hernandez -- --, 1890 December 28, 1959
Hernandez Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ysidoro Hernandez -- --, 1867 December 0, 1937
- Amelie Hernandez -- --, 1874 Louisiana (Asm-13
- Amparo Hernandez -- --, 1886 November 11, 1973
- Severo Hernandez -- --, 1880 August 0, 1978
- Jose Maria Hernandez -- --, 1808 December 0, 1904 California
