Find out how popular the last name Hernández-Romer 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-Romer.

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

Popularity of Hernández-Romer in America

Hernández-Romer is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hernández-Romer surname appeared 169 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-Romer.

The history of the last name Hernández-Romer

The surname HERNANDEZROMER has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, a combination of the paternal surname Hernandez and the maternal surname Romer. The Hernandez portion is derived from the Spanish given name Hernando, which is a variant of Fernando, meaning "venturesome" or "daring".

The Romer component of the surname is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "Romanus", meaning "Roman". This suggests that the family may have had ties to the Roman Empire or its territories. Alternatively, it could be a reference to someone who traveled or hailed from Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century document that detailed the nobility and landowners in the Kingdom of Castile. In this record, a certain Juan Hernandez Romer is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the surname appears in various municipal records and chronicles from the city of Seville. Notable individuals bearing the name include Diego Hernandez Romer, a prominent merchant and councilman in Seville, who lived from 1425 to 1497.

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with the explorer and conquistador Juan Hernandez Romer, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Juan Hernandez Romer played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles in New Spain.

Another notable figure was Ana Hernandez Romer, a nun and writer who lived in the 17th century. She authored several religious texts and is considered one of the earliest female writers in Spain.

In the 18th century, the surname was associated with the Hernandez Romer family, a prominent line of military officers and landowners in the region of Andalusia. One of the most distinguished members was General Francisco Hernandez Romer, who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout history, the surname HERNANDEZROMER has been found in various locations across Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia, Castile, and Extremadura. It has also spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration.

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

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

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

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