2000
#63,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 296
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Hernandezperez
A combination of two common Spanish surnames indicating ancestry from Hernandez and Perez families.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,914 Americans carry the last name Hernandezperez. That puts it at #11,789 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 117,623 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hernandezperez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 117,623
Census rank
#11,789
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,541 bearers of the surname Hernandezperez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11789th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hernandezperez
The surname HERNANDEZPEREZ is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a compound surname, formed by the fusion of the two distinct surnames Hernandez and Perez.
Hernandez itself is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Hernando, a Spanish variant of the Germanic name Ferdinand. This name can be traced back to the Visigoths, who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The name Ferdinand is believed to have originated from the Gothic elements "fridu" (peace) and "nanth" (daring).
Perez, on the other hand, is also a patronymic surname, originating from the personal name Pedro, which is the Spanish form of the name Peter. This name has its origins in the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname HERNANDEZPEREZ can be found in various medieval documents from regions like Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. One notable figure bearing this surname was Rodrigo Hernandez Perez, a 14th-century Spanish scholar and cleric who served as the Bishop of Jaén during the reign of King Alfonso XI.
In the 15th century, records mention a certain Juan Hernandez Perez, who was a respected scribe and calligrapher in the court of King Juan II of Castile. His beautifully illuminated manuscripts are still preserved in various archives and libraries across Spain.
Another historical figure with this surname was Alonso Hernandez Perez, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several accounts of that era.
During the 17th century, a prominent individual named Diego Hernandez Perez served as a councilor and advisor to King Philip IV of Spain. His expertise in matters of law and governance was highly valued by the monarch.
In the 18th century, a renowned poet and playwright, Francisco Hernandez Perez, gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, valor, and the human condition. His plays were widely performed in theaters throughout Spain and its colonies.
The surname HERNANDEZPEREZ has undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, with some historical records showing forms like "Hernandez Perez," "Hernandes Perez," or "Fernandes Perez." Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names and locations across Spain, reflecting the geographical spread of families bearing this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hernandezperez
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hernandezperez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hernandezperez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.9% · 2,487
- White1.9% · 48
- Black or African American0.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hernandezperez
Hernandezperez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#21,648
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,204
+908 bearers (+306.8%)
Per 100,000 0.41
Rank movement Up 41,493 places
2020
#11,789
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,541
+1,337 bearers (+111.0%)
Per 100,000 0.85
Rank movement Up 9,859 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,141 | 296 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,648 | 1,204 | 0.41 | +908 bearers (+306.8%) | Up 41,493 places |
| 2020 | #11,789 | 2,541 | 0.85 | +1,337 bearers (+111.0%) | Up 9,859 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hernandezperez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,648 | #11,789 | 45.5% |
| Count | 1,204 | 2,541 | 111.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.41 | 0.85 | 107.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hernandezperez bearers went from 1,204 to 2,541 (+111.0% change). The surname moved up 9,859 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,648 to #11,789.
FAQ
Hernandezperez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hernandezperez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,914 living Americans carry the surname Hernandezperez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 117,623 residents.
How common is Hernandezperez?
Hernandezperez ranks #11,789 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,541 people with the surname Hernandezperez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,914), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.85 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.85 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hernandezperez.
Has Hernandezperez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hernandezperez went from 1,204 recorded bearers to 2,541. That is an increase of 1,337 (+111.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #21,648 to #11,789.
What does the Census say about the background of Hernandezperez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hernandezperez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.9% (2,487 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hernandezperez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.9%), Black (0.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hernandezperez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hernandezperez mean?
A combination of two common Spanish surnames indicating ancestry from Hernandez and Perez families. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hernandezperez (0.85 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Hernandezperez?
Find out how many people have the last name Hernandezperez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.