Find out how popular the last name Herendez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Herendez.

Herendez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Herendez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herendez in America

Herendez is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herendez surname appeared 223 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Herendez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herendez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Herendez

The surname HERENDEZ is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Castile in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Spanish word "herencia," meaning "inheritance" or "heritage." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had inherited a significant amount of property or wealth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HERENDEZ can be found in a document from the city of Valladolid, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Juan HERENDEZ, who was a landowner in the region. It is likely that this individual played a role in establishing the name's prominence in the area.

During the 15th century, the HERENDEZ name spread throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Diego HERENDEZ (1442-1511), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of the Cathedral of Seville.

As Spain expanded its territories in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, many Spaniards with the surname HERENDEZ journeyed to the New World. One such individual was Hernando HERENDEZ (1525-1592), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a governor in Central America.

In the 18th century, the HERENDEZ name appeared in various historical records from Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was María HERENDEZ (1701-1781), a philanthropist from Seville who founded several charitable institutions for the poor and orphaned.

As the centuries progressed, the HERENDEZ surname continued to spread across the globe, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields. For example, Alejandro HERENDEZ (1836-1902) was a prominent Mexican politician and diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several European nations.

Another noteworthy individual was the Spanish artist and sculptor, José HERENDEZ (1876-1945), whose works were widely celebrated and can be found in numerous museums and galleries throughout Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herendez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Herendez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Herendez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Herendez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Herendez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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