Find out how popular the last name Herrera Sánchez 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 Sánchez.

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

Popularity of Herrera Sánchez in America

Herrera Sánchez is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrera Sánchez surname appeared 133 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 Sánchez.

The history of the last name Herrera Sánchez

The surname HERRERASANCHEZ is of Spanish origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound name, derived from the combination of two separate family names – Herrera and Sanchez.

The name Herrera is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "herrero," which translates to "blacksmith" or "ironworker." It likely referred to an ancestor who worked as a blacksmith or resided near a blacksmith's workshop. The earliest known records of the name Herrera can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Castile, Spain.

Sanchez, on the other hand, is a widespread Spanish surname with roots in the ancient Roman name Sanctius or Santius. It is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sainted." The name was initially used as a given name and later became a common surname in Spain during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the combined surname HERRERASANCHEZ appears in the 14th-century records of the town of Valladolid, in northern Spain. These records document a nobleman named Diego Herrera Sanchez, who held land and titles in the region.

In the 15th century, the name HERRERASANCHEZ is found in various historical documents related to the Spanish Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by Christian rulers to reclaim territories from the Moors. Several individuals bearing this surname participated in military campaigns and were granted land and titles for their service.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spain expanded its colonial empire, the HERRERASANCHEZ surname began to appear in records from the Americas. Notable figures include Juan Herrera Sanchez, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century, and Alonso Herrera Sanchez, a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in colonial Mexico City in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, Francisco Herrera Sanchez (1720-1795) was a prominent Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another noteworthy individual was Mariano Herrera Sanchez (1810-1878), a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the Governor of the state of Jalisco and played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico.

The HERRERASANCHEZ surname has also been associated with several notable academics and intellectuals, such as the 19th-century Spanish philosopher and writer José Herrera Sanchez (1835-1910) and the 20th-century Mexican historian and author Inés Herrera Sanchez (1917-2011).

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

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

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

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