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

Hernandez-River, 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 Hernandez-River surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hernandez-River in America

Hernandez-River is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hernandez-River surname appeared 197 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 Hernandez-River.

The history of the last name Hernandez-River

The surname "HERNANDEZRIVER" is a unique blend of two distinct surnames, indicating a possible combination or amalgamation of two different families or lineages. It is likely of Spanish origin, with the first part, "HERNANDEZ," being a widely recognized Spanish surname.

"HERNANDEZ" is derived from the given name "Hernando," a Spanish form of the Germanic name "Ferdinand." This name was particularly prevalent in Spain during the Medieval era and the Renaissance period. The suffix "-ez" in Spanish surnames often indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of." Therefore, "HERNANDEZ" would have originally referred to the son of Hernando or Ferdinand.

The second part of the surname, "RIVER," is an English word and may have been added later, possibly due to migration or intermarriage between a family with the Spanish surname "HERNANDEZ" and another family with an English connection or association with a river or riverside location.

While there are no specific historical records or manuscripts directly referencing the combined surname "HERNANDEZRIVER," the prevalence of the "HERNANDEZ" component can be traced back to Spain and its former colonies in the Americas.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "HERNANDEZ" was Juan Hernández (1480-1557), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another significant figure was José Hernández (1834-1886), an Argentine poet and journalist, best known for his epic poem "Martín Fierro," considered a masterpiece of Argentine literature.

Miguel Hernández (1910-1942) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright from the 20th century, known for his humanistic and socially conscious works, such as "Viento del Pueblo" and "El Rayo que no Cesa."

In the United States, César Hernández (born 1990) is a professional baseball player who has played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians.

Finally, Juana Hernández (1916-2021) was a Mexican artist and ceramicist, recognized for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Mexican pottery techniques.

It is important to note that without access to specific genealogical records or historical documents, the exact origins and evolution of the surname "HERNANDEZRIVER" remain uncertain, but its components reflect a blend of Spanish and English cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hernandez-River

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hernandez-River.

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 Hernandez-River 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 Hernandez-River was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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