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

Reyes-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 Reyes-Hernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reyes-Hernández in America

Reyes-Hernández is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reyes-Hernández surname appeared 583 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 Reyes-Hernández.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reyes-Hernández to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Reyes-Hernández

The surname REYESHERNANDEZ is a double-barrelled Spanish surname that originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of the two surnames Reyes and Hernandez, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

The first part of the name, Reyes, is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king." It likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to someone who may have worked in the service of a king or had a regal bearing or appearance. Alternatively, it could also have been a surname adopted by someone who lived near a place associated with a king or royalty.

The second part of the name, Hernandez, is a patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Hernando or Fernando. It means "son of Hernando" or "son of Fernando." The name Fernando itself is derived from the Gothic name Ferdinandus, which means "journey-daring" or "brave traveler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Reyes can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla" (Book of Domains of Castile), a 14th-century manuscript that documented the territories and landholdings in the Kingdom of Castile. The name Hernandez, on the other hand, has roots that can be traced back to the 9th century in the regions of Asturias and León.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname REYESHERNANDEZ include:

1. Rodrigo Reyes Hernández (1515-1589), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and served as the first governor of the province of Verapaz.

2. María Reyes Hernández (1618-1673), a Spanish mystic and writer who authored several religious works and was known for her piety and spiritual visions.

3. Juan Reyes Hernández (1744-1819), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1811 to 1813.

4. Dolores Reyes Hernández (1879-1962), a Mexican educator and feminist activist who played a significant role in promoting women's rights and education in her country.

5. Tomás Reyes Hernández (1921-2002), a Mexican artist renowned for his vibrant and colorful paintings that depicted scenes of everyday life and traditional Mexican culture.

While the surname REYESHERNANDEZ has its roots in Spain, it has also become prevalent in other Spanish-speaking countries due to migration and colonization. The combination of these two surnames reflects the rich history and cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

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

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

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Reyes-Hernández has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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