Summary

A surname of Spanish origin, Hernandes is derived from the given name Fernando. It is commonly believed to have originated from the Germanic tribe of the Visigoths who ruled Spain during the 5th to 8th centuries. Hernandes is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Hernando or Fernando.
There are
8612
Hernandess in the USA
Hernandes is the
4123rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hernandes

HernanCortes

Conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.

Fernandezde

Spanish military leader who played a crucial role in the reconquest of Granada.

DiegoHernandez

Explorer and sailor who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyages to the Americas.

FranciscoHernandez

Governor of Peru who implemented significant reforms and founded several cities.

AntonioFernandez

Prominent merchant and philanthropist who supported the Jewish community during the Spanish Inquisition.

Hernandes Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Hernandes has Spanish origins.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Hernandes is commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
VariationsThe surname Hernandes may also be spelled as Hernandez or Fernandes.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration patterns related to the surname Hernandes occurred primarily during the Age of Exploration, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, as Spanish explorers and colonizers travelled to the Americas and other parts of the world. Additionally, migration and immigration may have occurred in later periods due to various factors such as economic opportunities and political events.