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

Hernández-Herna, 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 Hernández-Herna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hernández-Herna in America

Hernández-Herna is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hernández-Herna surname appeared 584 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 Hernández-Herna.

The history of the last name Hernández-Herna

The surname HERNANDEZHERNA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "hernandez" and "herna," which were common surnames in the region of Andalusia. The name is believed to have been originally a patronymic, meaning "son of Hernando" or "son of Hernán."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HERNANDEZHERNA can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a merchant named Juan HERNANDEZHERNA is mentioned in a document from 1492. This suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

In the 16th century, several members of the HERNANDEZHERNA family were involved in the colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Diego HERNANDEZHERNA (1495-1567), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés. He later became one of the first Spanish settlers in the region of Veracruz.

Another prominent figure with the surname HERNANDEZHERNA was María HERNANDEZHERNA (1564-1624), a Spanish nun who founded several convents in Mexico and is revered as a mystic and spiritual writer. Her writings, particularly her work "Camino de Perfección," influenced the religious literature of the time.

In the 18th century, the HERNANDEZHERNA family had a strong presence in the Spanish colonies of the Caribbean. One member, Pedro HERNANDEZHERNA (1718-1789), was a renowned botanist and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of Cuba and contributed to the field of natural history.

During the 19th century, the name HERNANDEZHERNA gained prominence in the world of literature and arts. José María HERNANDEZHERNA (1836-1912) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright, known for his works that celebrated the traditional values and culture of Andalusia.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and widespread influence of the surname HERNANDEZHERNA, which has left its mark across various fields and regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hernández-Herna

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hernández-Herna.

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 Hernández-Herna 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.

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 Hernández-Herna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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