Hernández
| Pronunciation | Spanish: [eɾˈnandeθ] ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Son of Hernando or Hernán |
| Region of origin | Spain, Latin America |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Fernández, Hernandes, Fernandes |
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.