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

Herrera Hernández, 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 Herrera Hernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrera Hernández in America

Herrera Hernández is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrera Hernández surname appeared 111 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 Herrera Hernández.

The history of the last name Herrera Hernández

The surname "HERRERAHERNAND" is a compound name that originated in Spain. It is derived from the Spanish words "herrera" meaning "blacksmith" and "hernand" which is a shortened form of the given name "Fernando" or "Hernando".

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 12th century in regions such as Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or were associated with the blacksmithing trade. The addition of "hernand" likely occurred later as a way to distinguish different family branches.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Pedro Herrerahernand, a military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista. He was born in Seville in 1215 and died in battle in 1282.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including land deeds and municipal documents in cities like Cordoba and Toledo. One prominent figure was Juana Herrerahernand, a noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella I of Castile. She was born in 1447 and died in 1512.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with Miguel Herrerahernand, a renowned architect and sculptor who designed several important buildings in Spain, including parts of the Alcázar of Seville. He was born in 1512 and died in 1578.

Another notable bearer of the name was Juan Herrerahernand, a Catholic priest and theologian who was known for his influential writings on religious doctrine. He was born in Seville in 1565 and died in Madrid in 1628.

In the 18th century, the Herrerahernand family produced a celebrated poet and playwright, Luis Herrerahernand. He was born in Cadiz in 1735 and is remembered for his contributions to Spanish literature, particularly his works highlighting the culture and traditions of Andalusia. He died in 1798.

The surname "HERRERAHERNAND" has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in Spanish culture and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to the blacksmithing trade, and it has been borne by numerous individuals of historical significance, including military leaders, noblewomen, architects, theologians, and literary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrera Hernández

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

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

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