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

Hermez, 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 Hermez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hermez in America

Hermez is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hermez surname appeared 251 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 Hermez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hermez 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 Hermez

The surname Hermez has its origins traced back to Spain, where it is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "hermes," which means "hermit" or "recluse," suggesting a possible connection to religious orders or individuals who embraced a life of solitude and contemplation.

In the early records, the name can be found in various spellings, such as Hermes, Hermez, and Hermès, indicating regional variations or scribal errors. One of the earliest documented references to the surname Hermez can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Juan Hermez was listed as a landowner in the city of Valencia in the year 1342.

Over the centuries, the Hermez family dispersed across different regions of Spain, and some members even ventured beyond the borders, establishing themselves in other parts of Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals bearing the Hermez surname include:

1. Pedro Hermez (1505-1572), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who served as an advisor to the Spanish Crown during the reign of Philip II.

2. María Hermez (1638-1712), a Spanish nun and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

3. Joaquín Hermez (1785-1854), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic forces and later served as the governor of several provinces in Spain.

4. Eduardo Hermez (1892-1968), a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Biblioteca Nacional de España.

5. Alejandra Hermez (born 1975), a contemporary Spanish novelist and essayist whose works have been translated into multiple languages and have garnered critical acclaim.

While the surname Hermez is not among the most common in Spain, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history, with members of the family contributing to various fields, including religion, literature, military service, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hermez

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

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 Hermez 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 Hermez 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 Hermez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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